Senior Inspector -- MTA Traction Power and Substations

PACO Group•New York, NY

55d•$50 - $75

About The Position

PACO Group (PACO) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Inspector (Traction Power / Substation / SCADA) to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on a Substation Component Replacement Project in Bronx, New York. The Senior Inspector leads field inspection, safety, and quality assurance for high-tension and low-tension work including Con Edison feeders, property-line boxes (PLBs), transformers, rectifiers, switchgear, conduit systems, feeder cables, and SCADA control panels. The role requires close coordination with Con Edison, the MTA Power Department, and the Power Command Center (PCC), and supervision/mentorship of Junior Inspectors while ensuring strict conformance with drawings, specifications, and MTA standards.

Requirements

Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical inspection, traction power, or substation systems.
Strong technical expertise in Con Edison interfaces, high- and low-tension switchgear, rectifiers, transformers, SCADA systems, and related infrastructure.
Demonstrated understanding of AC/DC traction power distribution, protective relaying, cable splicing/termination, and grounding systems.
Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and applicable IEEE/IEC standards for substation design, testing, and commissioning.
Ability to review and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and control logic drawings.
Experience witnessing and documenting FAT/SAT/SIT, megger testing, continuity verification, and commissioning of power and control systems.
Experience with SCADA telemetry, PLC integration, and systems integration testing (SIT).
Direct, hands-on project experience aligned with current systems, codes, methodologies, and emerging industry trends.
Proficiency with QA/QC inspection, field documentation, and technical reporting.
OSHA-30 certification and valid driver’s license.
Eligibility for active substation or traction-power site access.
Prior experience supporting MTA, Port Authority, or utility power projects.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level III or IV in Electrical or Construction Inspection.
Licensed Master Electrician, Electrical Engineer (EIT/PE), or equivalent credential is preferred and may enhance consideration, but these credentials are not required for the role.
Completion of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety for Qualified Persons training.
Hands-on experience with protective relays, relay logic, transformer oil sampling/testing, substation commissioning, and equipment troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of ProjectWise, Unifier, or comparable CDEs and experience on design-build or multi-discipline transit power projects is desirable but can be developed on the job.
Cybersecurity awareness training focused on protecting SCADA networks from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Experience leading coordination efforts between Con Edison, MTA Power Command Center (PCC), and in-house MTA Power Department staff.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily field inspections of traction power and substation construction for compliance with MTA standards, contract requirements, and approved drawings.
Lead inspection of Con Edison high-tension feeders, PLBs, switchgear, rectifiers, transformers, and control panels from the property-line connection through low-voltage distribution
Coordinate closely with Con Edison and MTA Power Department for feeder tie-ins, energization, outage windows, and testing.
Verify conduit routing, grounding, labeling, terminations, system interconnections, and equipment alignment.
Witness and document factory and field acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and megger testing, continuity and insulation-resistance tests for substation, SCADA, and related electrical systems.
Implement and document QA/QC procedures, inspection checklists, redlines, test logs, and non-conformance tracking for all electrical systems.
Promote and enforce safety best practices, OSHA (29 CFR 1926), NFPA 70E, MTA Electrical Safety Standards, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Lead coordination with contractors, Resident Engineer, and Assistant RE to resolve field issues and maintain schedule.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to Junior Inspectors; review daily reports, photos, and testing documentation for accuracy and completeness.