High Voltage Substation Inspector

WSP•Knoxville, WA

About The Position

WSP is seeking an inspector for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector in the Seattle, Washington vicinity. The role may be performed remotely from a mutually acceptable location and may involve up to 100% travel. The inspector supports engineers and project managers by checking construction work against plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable requirements. Inspections may cover projects of moderate scale, scope, or complexity and include concrete placement, underground pipelines, earthwork, paving, buildings, structures, systems, building materials, mechanical and electrical installations, foundations, and environmental conditions. The position also produces accurate project documentation and supports quality, safety, functionality, and sustainability standards. The inspector gathers and analyzes information from sites, plans, surveys, drawings, reports, and other sources; uses survey instruments, meters, and test equipment; monitors contractors' work and project phasing; and documents progress and inspection findings. The role may serve as the sole inspector on a project or assist with oversight of inspection activities. It also coordinates with clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams; assists with work planning, payment calculations, risk assessment, and problem resolution; and provides guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff. The role may require working up to 12 hours per day, five to six days per week when project needs require, traveling and staying on project for at least six weeks, and working in extreme weather. Onsite work requires wearing company-provided PPE for the full shift and may involve lifting at least 50 pounds, walking three to five miles per day over rough or uneven terrain, and frequently entering and exiting a 3/4-ton pickup truck.

Requirements

Experience or capability to carry out the field-inspection duties described, including gathering and analyzing site and project data and using survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment.
Ability to evaluate construction and site conditions for conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, permits, plans, and specifications.
Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, verify calculations and change orders, monitor contractor work, and document project progress and inspection findings.
Ability to prepare technical reports and concise documentation using relevant photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, drawings, diagrams, and reports.
Able and willing to travel and stay at a project for a minimum of six weeks at a time.
Able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours per day and wear company-provided PPE for the entire onsite shift.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds, walk an average of three to five miles per day over rough or uneven terrain, and step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a closely related discipline.
Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations, conductor stringing, transmission substations, and facilities.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze field, survey, plan, drawing, report, and material-sampling data for inspection activities.
Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to inspect site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, layout, alignment, and elevation for compliance with applicable requirements.
Provide technical assistance and guidance on the inspection, construction, and functioning of infrastructure, structures, equipment, and mechanical systems according to design specifications.
Advise on work progress and problem resolution; serve as the sole project inspector when needed or assist with inspection oversight for projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Verify load calculations and change orders, interpret contract plans and specifications, and resolve differences in interpretation.
Monitor project phasing and contractor work for quality control and contract compliance, documenting progress and issues.
Work with cross-functional teams and attend pre-construction meetings, answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for completed work.
Prepare technical reports and accurate, concise inspection documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, and reports.
Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, and contribute to analysis, escalation, resolution, mitigation, and improvement activities.
Assist with work-plan preparation and field-work coordination, including reviewing staffing, equipment utilization, and time and cost estimates.
Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.
Coordinate inspection scheduling with client and contractor personnel.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.