Construction Inspector

COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC • Grand Coulee, WA

2d • $52 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Network Staffing, Inc. (CNS) is hiring three Electrical Construction Inspectors to support a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric modernization project at the John W. Keys III Pump Generating Plant in Grand Coulee, Washington. The inspectors will provide on-site construction inspection, quality assurance monitoring, safety oversight, and technical documentation for upgrades to hydroelectric power-generation systems, including excitation systems, protective relays, generator controls, electrical distribution equipment, control panels, and associated control systems. The role requires extensive inspection experience in hydroelectric generating facilities, power plants, or comparable industrial environments, along with technical knowledge of electrical equipment installation, hydro-generator testing, protective relay systems, and construction quality assurance.

This is a full-time, on-site contract position with an anticipated project duration of approximately nine months. The anticipated contract period is January 4, 2027, through October 1, 2027, with on-site inspection activities expected to begin around February 1, 2027. The anticipated on-site effort is up to 1,560 hours per inspector. The standard workweek is approximately 40 hours, with workweeks potentially increasing to approximately 60 hours and workdays extending to 10–12 hours depending on project needs. Occasional weekend work may be required. Pay is $52–$67 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

The work takes place in an active industrial construction and hydroelectric power-generation environment, involving interactions with government representatives, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders. Employees may encounter industrial equipment, electrical systems, construction activity, elevated noise, varying weather, and other active-site conditions. Government-furnished equipment and required personal protective equipment will be provided. The position requires field mobility and the ability to inspect electrical installations and equipment, prepare reports, and maintain project records. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully complete federal background screening and fingerprinting. They must follow federal facility access, confidentiality, security, and site-specific safety requirements. Travel to and on-site work in Grand Coulee are required throughout the contract period; reimbursement may be available under project requirements and CNS policies.

Requirements

• Construction inspection experience within the past five years verifying compliance with approved construction plans and specifications.
• Extensive experience inspecting electrical construction and control-system installations in power-generation facilities or comparable industrial environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems, protective relays, generator controls, excitation systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Extensive hydro-generator testing experience, including identifying and documenting technical deficiencies.
• Experience inspecting or overseeing electrical distribution, relay protection, and control-system upgrades.
• Experience with at least one turbine or pump unit excitation or control-system upgrade or replacement.
• Ability to identify complex wiring defects, grounding deficiencies, electrical failures, installation deficiencies, and required corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements, including fall protection.
• Ability to interpret electrical construction drawings, technical specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; and electronic reporting systems.
• Strong technical writing, construction documentation, and photography skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to construction quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently in an active industrial construction environment, maintain accurate inspection records, and communicate effectively with engineering and construction personnel.
• Fall Protection Certification completed within the past three years, or ability to complete the required project training.
• Hearing Conservation training, Hazard Communication training, and Hazardous Energy Control and Lockout/Tagout training, or ability to complete the required project training.
• Reclamation FIST 1-1 Hazardous Energy Control Program training, coordinated before on-site performance.
• Authorization to work in the United States and ability to successfully complete required federal background screening and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Bureau of Reclamation projects or other federal hydropower and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Experience in hydroelectric generating facilities, pump generating plants, or large industrial electrical facilities.
• Experience inspecting electrical modernization projects involving excitation systems, generator controls, and protective relay systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems, distributed control systems, and communication networks.
• Experience supporting equipment testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience preparing federal construction inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with government construction inspection procedures and quality assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements.
• Inspect installation, replacement, and modernization of excitation systems, protective relays, generator controls, electrical distribution systems, control panels, distributed I/O systems, communication networks, SCADA interfaces, and associated equipment.
• Monitor contractor workmanship, installation practices, and adherence to approved construction procedures.
• Identify and document wiring defects, grounding deficiencies, electrical failures, installation issues, and other nonconforming conditions; communicate findings and support corrective actions.
• Observe hydroelectric equipment installation, testing, commissioning, startup, and construction progress, including work associated with turbine and pump generating units.
• Review testing activities against approved plans, specifications, and project requirements; document technical concerns and coordinate observations with engineering personnel.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA requirements, Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, project safety plans, and applicable site procedures, including fall protection and hazardous energy control.
• Attend safety meetings, review Job Hazard Analyses, identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions, and monitor corrective actions.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, hearing conservation, hazard communication, and other federal facility and project safety requirements.
• Prepare detailed daily construction inspection reports documenting contractor activities, labor, equipment, materials, progress, and compliance issues.
• Capture and organize construction progress photographs with descriptions and captions; maintain accurate inspection records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit timesheets and weekly activity journals; document deficiencies, corrective actions, testing observations, and outstanding issues.
• Assist with interim and final construction completion reports, project closeout, and final inspection documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic records and submit accurate, complete documentation within established timelines.
• Coordinate with the Supervisory Resident Electrical Engineer, government representatives, construction personnel, and other stakeholders; participate in weekly project coordination meetings.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation; communicate progress, technical concerns, inspection findings, safety concerns, and outstanding issues.
• Work independently while maintaining effective communication with engineering and construction teams, and perform additional inspection and technical support duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Government-furnished equipment and required personal protective equipment are provided.
• Travel reimbursement may be available in accordance with project requirements and CNS policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed