Accenture Construct - Electrical Inspector, ANS

Accenture Construct•Temecula, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Inspector provides inspection and quality assurance for transportation electrical construction projects, including traffic signals, street lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), fiber optic communications, traffic monitoring stations, and related roadway electrical infrastructure. The role inspects and documents electrical installations and verifies that completed work complies with contract plans, specifications, Caltrans standards, approved submittals, and local agency requirements. The inspector verifies installation and testing of vehicle detection systems, communication networks, fiber optic systems, signal controllers, cabinets, service points, and electrical distribution equipment. The role coordinates with contractors, utility owners, public agencies, and other stakeholders on construction activities, utility conflicts, outages, traffic control, testing, and field issues. It also monitors contractor progress and coordinates electrical work with roadway construction, utility operations, and traffic control. The position maintains inspection records and project documentation, assists with change orders and field-directed work, and supports contract and progress pay estimates, quantity calculations, and project reporting. The role is performed onsite at client and partner locations.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year or four-year accredited engineering, construction management, engineering technology, electrical technology, or related program, or equivalent applicable experience; and at least two years of experience inspecting electrical construction work on highway, roadway, traffic signal, ITS, street lighting, utility, or public works projects.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of experience inspecting electrical construction work on highway, roadway, traffic signal, ITS, street lighting, utility, or public works projects.
Ability to work onsite at client and partner locations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Electrical Systems Specifications, and local agency Greenbook requirements.
Experience inspecting traffic signals, street lighting, signal controllers, vehicle detection systems, ITS components, fiber optic communication systems, and electrical service installations.
Familiarity with conduit installation, pull boxes, concrete foundations, grounding systems, conductors, wiring, splicing, and utility service coordination.
Experience coordinating with electrical, telecommunications, fiber optic, and municipal utility providers.
Caltrans Electrical Inspector, IMSA, NICET, or other applicable electrical inspection certifications.
Experience reviewing electrical submittals, testing procedures, quantity calculations, progress payments, and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide inspection and quality assurance for transportation electrical construction projects, including traffic signals, street lighting, ITS, fiber optic communications, traffic monitoring stations, and related roadway electrical infrastructure.
Inspect and document electrical installations, including conduit systems, pull boxes, foundations, conductors, grounding systems, service equipment, cabinets, traffic signals, street lighting, detection systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and related electrical appurtenances.
Verify completed work complies with contract plans, specifications, special provisions, Caltrans standards, approved submittals, and local agency requirements.
Verify proper installation and testing of vehicle detection systems, communication networks, fiber optic systems, signal controllers, cabinets, service points, and electrical distribution equipment.
Coordinate with contractors, utility owners, public agencies, and third-party stakeholders regarding construction activities, utility conflicts, outages, traffic control, testing requirements, and field issues.
Monitor contractor progress and coordinate electrical work with roadway construction, utility operations, and traffic control activities.
Maintain accurate project records and inspection documentation, including daily reports, inspection logs, quantity calculations, measurements, and supporting electrical construction records.
Assist with preparation and administration of change orders and field-directed work, ensuring changes are documented and aligned with contract requirements.
Assist in preparing contract estimates, progress pay estimates, quantity calculations, and other project administration documentation.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting construction progress, electrical activities, field conditions, and project status.