Senior Substation Quality Inspector – Field Oversight

Qualus; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus seeks a Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector to provide Owner's oversight on substation, transmission, distribution, and communications projects. Strong knowledge of engineering design implementation for power utility construction is required.

You will validate deliverables, lead field inspections, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely inspections aligned with the construction schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5–10 years of construction management in power delivery (transmission, distribution, or substation).
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices for electric infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, feeder prints, and job jacket contents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Validate construction deliverables per designs and standards on multiple projects.
• Lead field inspections (substantial and final) with stakeholders.
• Provide field support for project meetings and updates.
• Coordinate with contractors to align inspection schedules with construction timelines.
• Provide quality oversight of all new construction and review safety practices.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and support project delivery teams.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Field leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AS8

Atlas

Mobile Maps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus seeks a Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector to provide Owner's oversight on substation, transmission, distribution, and communications projects. Strong knowledge of engineering design implementation for power utility construction is required.

You will validate deliverables, lead field inspections, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely inspections aligned with the construction schedule.