Senior High Voltage Substation Inspector

WSP

16d•Remote

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior High Voltage Substation Inspector for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. This position will have the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location. This position may be up to 100% travel. Be involved in projects with our PCI Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity Provides inspection support, technical guidance, and oversight to ensure and validate construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements. Responsibilities involve performing and overseeing field inspections on various multi-site/phase construction projects of moderate to larger scale, scope, and/or complexity, including examining and evaluating the placement of concrete, installation of underground pipelines, earthwork and roadway paving, buildings, structures, systems, building materials, mechanical and electrical installations, foundations, and environment. Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding equipment, construction, materials, integration, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, functionality, and sustainability. Delivers advanced technical support across high voltage substation, and infrastructure-related field activities by performing complex assignments and overseeing on-site operations. Applies deep knowledge of field procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to lead inspections, data collection, sampling, and technical troubleshooting. Serves as a field resource for resolving non-routine challenges, ensuring quality control, and maintaining operational continuity. Provides technical direction to junior staff, supports project execution, and contributes to risk mitigation and compliance efforts across diverse and active field environments. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have 9+ years of active field experience, computer skills (to properly fill out daily and weekly reports) and also be capable of photo documentation with working knowledge of Word and Excel
High school diploma or equivalent
Travel requirement is based on project location
Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordination and reporting
Physical ability to work in rugged environments and perform field labor as needed
Ability to resolve minor issues independently and escalate larger risks appropriately
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance in all field tasks
Organized and responsive to changing site conditions or project priorities
Understanding of environmental protection and workplace safety culture
Capable of representing field operations in meetings with internal or external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to reliability, accountability, and professional conduct
Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with contractors, regulators, and clients in the field
This job may require you to work up to 12 hour days, 5 to 6 days a week if project requires
Able and willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day
Must be able to wear company-provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite
Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more at any given time throughout the day
Must be able to walk on average 3 to 5 miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces.
Ability to step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree.
Technical certificate or associate degree in environmental science, construction management, or related discipline.
Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities, are all strongly preferred.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and First Aid/CPR certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee field service activities including complex inspections
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs