Senior Electrical Construction Inspector

HDR • San Diego, CA

18d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Senior Electrical Construction Inspector to observe installation and acceptance testing of electrical and controls materials, equipment, and systems for civil infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. The role maintains accurate daily records of work performed and labor, equipment, and materials used; collaborates with field representatives and Project Managers; interprets construction drawings and specifications; identifies document discrepancies or conflicts; and provides guidance to less-experienced field staff as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires substantial journey- or master-level electrical construction and/or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, and experience with SCADA and Microsoft Office. The role typically requires successfully passing drug screening before hire and is subject to random and cause-based drug and alcohol testing thereafter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized five-year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate, plus a minimum of 10 years of journey-level experience; alternatively, a State Master Electrician license and five years of experience at that level.
• Sufficient journey- or master-level electrical construction and/or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, emphasizing work on 120V–480V systems and familiarity with high-voltage systems from 480 to 21,000 volts.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other appropriate electrical standards and specifications.
• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Typically, successfully pass drug-screening procedures before hiring; thereafter, be subject to random and cause-based drug and alcohol testing.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Contractor's license.

Responsibilities

• Observe installation and acceptance testing of electrical and controls materials, equipment, and systems related to civil infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
• Maintain accurate daily records of work performed and of labor, equipment, and materials used.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced field staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED