Electrical Inspector - Lubbock

Benelux•Floydada, TX

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. It includes reviewing design documents, inspecting power distribution and backup systems, grounding, and fire-suppression integration, and providing 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, and overnight stays may be necessary for distant locations. The role is primarily field-based in data center facilities, with limited office time. Work may involve varied weather and climate conditions, temperature extremes, dust, and occasional equipment noise. Physical activities include handling tools and meters, climbing ladders or scaffolding, walking and standing on uneven or raised surfaces, stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional crawling in tight equipment rooms, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Clear distance, near, and adjustable-focus vision is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of journey-level experience in municipal or county electrical inspection services, electrical construction trades, or electrical contracting.
High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Journeyman Electrical or ICC Electrical Certification; mandatory.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, construction drawings, and blueprints.
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 convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving and independent judgment on complex inspection issues.
Strong time-management skills, including prioritizing multiple site visits and project tasks.
Ability to travel to inspection sites across Texas for up to 75% of work time; overnight stays may be required.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent handling of tools and equipment, climbing, working on uneven or raised surfaces, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

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, generator sets, grounding and bonding systems, cabling pathways, conduit, raceways, fire-alarm and suppression interfaces, and energy-efficiency measures.
Research, read, 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 embed images in reports.
Provide professional technical assistance to data-center owners, facility managers, electrical contractors, and permitting authorities, maintaining effective and courteous relationships.
Support project-level planning, schedule coordination, and budget tracking for inspection-related activities, and ensure timely completion of inspection milestones.
Assist the inspection management team with outreach, proposal preparation, and permit-processing assistance for new data-center projects.
Perform routine office duties, including data entry, filing inspection records, and updating compliance databases.
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to meet departmental objectives.