Electrical Inspector - Lubbock

Bureau Veritas•Lubbock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Inspector – Data Centers conducts detailed inspections of electrical infrastructure within mission-critical facilities across Texas. The role verifies compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE standards, local and state regulations, and client-specific design criteria. The inspector reviews design documents, inspects power distribution, UPS and backup systems, grounding, and fire-suppression integration, and provides technical guidance to contractors, owners, and internal teams. The position also supports project management and business-development activities for the Data Center portfolio. Travel to multiple sites throughout Texas is required, with travel potentially involving up to 75% of work time and overnight stays for distant sites. The position is primarily field-based in data-center facilities, with limited office time. Work may involve variable weather and climate conditions while traveling between sites, temperature extremes, dust, and occasional equipment noise. Physical activities include handling tools and meters, climbing ladders or scaffolding, stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional crawling in tight equipment rooms, walking and balancing on uneven or raised surfaces, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Clear distance, near, and adjustable-focus vision is required. A high school diploma or GED plus at least two years of relevant experience is the minimum education and experience requirement. An associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred. A Journeyman Electrical or ICC Electrical Certification is mandatory, as is a valid Texas driver’s license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience.
At least two years of journey-level experience in municipal or county electrical inspection services, electrical construction trades, or electrical contracting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, construction drawings, and blueprints.
Mandatory Journeyman Electrical or ICC Electrical Certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, digital cameras, and photo-editing software.
Proficient technical writing and clear, concise report-generation skills.
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving ability and independent judgment on complex inspection issues.
Strong time-management skills to prioritize multiple site visits and project tasks.
Attention to detail, analytical thinking, customer-focused service, integrity and ethics, adaptability, and team collaboration.
Ability to travel to inspection sites across Texas, potentially up to 75% of work time, using a personal or company-provided vehicle; overnight stays may be required.
Ability to handle tools, meters, and equipment; climb ladders or scaffolding; stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally crawl in tight equipment rooms; walk and balance on uneven or raised surfaces; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Clear distance, near, and adjustable-focus vision for reading schematics and labels and inspecting detailed components.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Additional certifications such as CEC, OSHA 30-hour Electrical Safety, or PMP.
Multi-discipline certifications such as plumbing, electrical, or mechanical.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical systems in data-center facilities, including power distribution panels, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, battery rooms, generators, grounding and bonding, cabling pathways, conduit, raceways, fire-alarm and suppression interfaces, and energy-efficiency measures.
Research, interpret, and apply the NEC, IEEE 3000, NFPA 70, local building and electrical codes, and client-specific design criteria; explain requirements to contractors, owners, and internal stakeholders.
Review construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications for code compliance and constructability before field work begins.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, non-compliance notices, and corrective-action recommendations; capture photographic evidence and include images in reports.
Provide technical assistance to data-center owners, facility managers, electrical contractors, and permitting authorities, maintaining effective and courteous relationships.
Support project planning, schedule coordination, and budget tracking for inspection-related activities, and ensure inspection milestones are completed on time.
Assist the inspection management team with outreach, proposal preparation, and permit-processing support for new data-center projects.
Perform routine office duties, including data entry, filing inspection records, and updating compliance databases.
Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to meet departmental objectives.