Substation Inspector

EDM International, Inc; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company HSA Contribution

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

EDM International, Inc. is seeking a Substation Inspector/Observer to supervise contractor work on substations, perform daily on-site inspections, and verify compliance with drawings and project specifications.

The role requires extensive field experience with substation foundations, testing, and documentation. Candidates should have strong communication skills, familiarity with Procore, and the ability to work in varying field conditions in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of working knowledge of substation facilities and foundations.
• Experience in substation construction and inspection preferred; journeyman lineman background desired.
• Proficiency with project management tools and basic web tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observe testing requirements for drilled piers, slabs, foundations, access roads, ground grid, and substation wiring.
• Communicate professionally with contractors with clear, timely updates.
• Create and maintain daily inspection reports documenting findings.
• Review discrepancies with relevant parties and update drawings and permits as needed.

Skills

Communication

Negotiating Resolution

Adaptation

Results Driven

Customer Focus

Relationship Partnering

Problem Analysis & Critical Thinking

Technical Orientation

Education

FHWA NHI 132070 Drilled Shaft Inspector Qualification

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade I Certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Job description

Substation Inspector/Observer

Salary Range:$50.00- $65.00 per hour

Benefit Package

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company HSA Contribution
• 401k with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits

Summary/Objective:

The Substation Inspector/Observer role is responsible for overseeing construction of contracted
projects. The inspector will perform daily on-site inspections to verify the work is being completed in
strict accordance with drawings and specifications of approved project documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly observe testing requirements for drilled pier foundations, slab on grade, monolithic
  foundations, access roads, yard rock, installation of ground grid, substation steel, and wiring.
  
• Interact professionally with Contractors by providing clear, accurate, and timely
  communications.
  
• Create and maintain daily detailed inspection reports
  
• Review any discrepancies with the appropriate parties
  
• Maintain all contract documents, necessary permits, and updated drawings
  
• Ensure a safety-conscious work environment, and initiate corrective action as necessary
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Five years minimum working knowledge of Substation facilities and foundations
  
• Previous substation construction and inspection experience preferred
  
• Journeyman Lineman experience preferred
  
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles and techniques, including construction
  specifications, drawings and conformance requirements.
  
• Proficient in Project Management applications (e.g., Procore).
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to perform basic web-based tasks
  
• Basic understanding of field mobile applications (e.g., ArcGIS, Field Maps, etc.) preferred.
  
• Possess and maintain any necessary certificates
  
• FHWA – NHI – 132070 (Drilled Shaft Inspector’s Qualification), helpful but not required
  
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade I Certification or Higher, helpful but not required

Competencies:

• Communication
  
• Negotiating Resolution
  
• Adaptation and Dealing with Ambiguity
  
• Results Driven
  
• Customer Focus
  
• Relationship Partnering
  
• Problem Analysis and Critical Thinking
  
• Technical Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a project specific non-exempt/hourly position. The hours will fluctuate.
  

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work Environment: This job operates in indoor and outdoor field environments including routine
  use of a vehicle and walking field assessments of utility infrastructure and can include work in
  remote locations as well as urban/city environments. Vehicle use may include stepping in and
  out of a full size 4x4 pickup truck several times a day for long durations and/or frequent stops and
  ability to work/drive safely in potentially harsh weather conditions.
  
• Physical Demands: The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to travel and
  work in a field environment. This includes walking/hiking three or more miles a day on various
  surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes, standing,
  sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, grasping and making repetitive
  hand movement in the performance of daily duties. This position can include exposure to noise,
  dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions, exposure to hazardous traffic
  conditions, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light to moderate weights up to 50 pounds as well as
  operating assigned equipment and vehicles. Employee must have the ability to verbally
  communicate to convey and exchange information and the ability to see and hear in normal range
  with or without correction.
  

Other Duties:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and performance
standards of the position. Incumbents will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO Statement:

EDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.