State Electrical Inspector

State of North Carolina•Education Bldg Wake, NC

23h•$63,927 - $93,823

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Administration is hiring a State Electrical Inspector for its State Construction Division. The State Construction Office administers planning, design, and construction for state facilities, including the university and community college systems, and provides architectural and engineering services for capital improvement projects. The position inspects state-owned facilities for compliance with the State Electrical Code and North Carolina Building Codes, and advises agencies on code safety requirements when requested. Inspections include visual examinations and testing of circuits and equipment using voltmeters, ohm meters, meggars, and other test equipment. The inspector evaluates conductors, insulation, terminations, connections, motors, fixtures, conduit, switches, HVAC equipment, and other installations for proper sizing, suitability, and code compliance. The inspector prepares inspection reports and electrical safety recommendations, helps resolve differences among owners, designers, and contractors, and monitors construction work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contracts. The role supports owning agencies on active and planned projects statewide, inspects completed projects for acceptance by the State, and mediates disagreements or claims under North Carolina General Statute 143-128. Southeastern North Carolina is the primary location, with travel to 17 UNC Constituent Institutions and elsewhere in the state as needed.

Requirements

Standard Certification as a Level III Electrical Inspector by the Code Officials Qualification Board, or a North Carolina Professional Engineering License and pre-qualified Level III Electrical Certification.
Valid North Carolina Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Out-of-state applicants must have a valid driver's license or acquire a North Carolina license within 60 days of hire and provide proof of an acceptable driving record.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of building electrical systems engineering principles and practices, North Carolina State Building Codes, the National Electrical Code and supplements or amendments, industry standards, state policies and guidelines, public construction statutes, and building construction and operation.
Technical writing and grammar skills, negotiation skills, oral presentation skills, and computer literacy.
Ability to conduct code-compliance electrical inspections; identify and resolve project changes; consult with building owners and contractors; independently evaluate complex technical conditions; and exercise sound judgment affecting occupant life, health, and safety.
Ability to discern discrepancies in technical documents or data, provide objective professional opinions, manage time and resources effectively, and maintain working relationships with public- and private-sector officials and construction professionals.
Ability to prepare and review complex engineering plans for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design, and to approve or disapprove projects in accordance with law.

Nice To Haves

Additional Level III Standard Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.
Knowledge or experience in electrical inspections and familiarity with codes and construction processes related to electrical inspections.
Thorough knowledge of the State Electrical and Fire Codes, policies, and statutory requirements, and expertise in operating electrical equipment used in the field.
Engineering degree in the discipline related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect state-owned facilities and electrical installations for compliance with the State Electrical Code, North Carolina Building Codes, and applicable safety requirements.
Test circuits and equipment using voltmeters, ohm meters, meggars, and other electrical test equipment, and visually inspect installations.
Evaluate conductor capacity and insulation, terminations and connections, and the sizing and suitability of motors, fixtures, conduit, switches, HVAC equipment, and other equipment.
Advise agencies and building owners on code requirements and project-related electrical issues when requested.
Write inspection reports and electrical safety recommendations to guide projects toward successful final inspections.
Monitor construction work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable requirements.
Assure proper performance and contract compliance by designers and contractors on construction projects.
Support owning agencies statewide on active and planned construction projects.
Inspect completed construction projects for acceptance by the State of North Carolina.
Serve as an arbitrator or mediator among owners, designers, and contractors to resolve differences, disagreements, or claims.
Perform other duties as assigned to monitor the construction phase of capital improvement projects.