Electrical Inspector, Senior

PG&E•Antioch, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Substation Construction Inspector is a qualified company representative who provides direct oversight of contractor construction activities at PG&E. The inspector serves as a liaison between contractors and other workgroups involved in completing construction projects. Responsibilities may cover civil construction, electrical construction, or both, with a focus on safety, compliance with PG&E designs and standards, productivity, and quality control and assurance. The position manages substation construction projects and oversees construction activities, including participating in planning, walk-downs, design reviews, and constructability reviews. The inspector may serve as a clearance holder and works with clearance coordinators on clearance schedules, duration, and sequencing. The role is headquartered in Antioch and requires approximately 90% travel throughout the service territory, with frequent overnight stays. Work is predominantly outdoors and occurs in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of journey-level experience in utility-related construction, project management, or a supervisory role.
Able to drive safely, work extended hours, report to headquarters upon request, travel to a new headquarters upon request, and wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment.
Able to work predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions and travel extensively throughout the service territory, with frequent overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Journey-level Substation Electrical experience.
Experience performing or overseeing construction or maintenance activities in an energized substation environment.
Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Proficiency interpreting relevant electrical or civil drawings to confirm constructability.
MS Office suite skills.
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Ability to manage conflict resolution in a team and stakeholder environment.
Ability to interpret contractor documentation, language, and specifications.
Ability to oversee multiple projects in various phases of construction.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight of contractor construction activities and act as a liaison between contractors and other involved workgroups.
Maintain a strong commitment to the safety of self, contractors, and coworkers.
Participate in upfront planning, including walk-downs, design reviews, and constructability reviews, to reduce construction costs and increase safety.
Manage substation construction projects by overseeing all construction activities.
Ensure new equipment forms are submitted in the system of record.
Ensure the physical and cyber security of substations during construction.
May act as clearance holder and coordinate with clearance coordinators on clearance schedules, duration, and sequencing.
Resolve complex material and engineering issues related to construction.
Provide Project Managers with status reports detailing changes to scope, schedule, or cost.
Ensure contractors work efficiently and in PG&E’s best financial interests.
Verify contracted work is completed to specifications.