Telecommunication Inspector

WSP•Austin, NV

18h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Telecommunication Inspector for its Las Vegas, Nevada office; Reno, Nevada, is also being considered. This field position supports Greenfield and Brownfield work at locations that may include energized substations and transmission rights of way in remote areas. Work is conducted within Nevada and may require up to 100% travel. WSP will not provide sponsorship for this position. The role provides telecommunications inspection support to engineers, project managers, and construction management teams on electric transmission and substation projects. The inspector evaluates construction quality, materials, installation practices, testing, commissioning, and project progress for telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber networks, OPGW and ADSS systems, SCADA communications, equipment shelters, conduit and duct banks, communication racks and cabinets, grounding, network hardware, and related civil construction. The inspector verifies compliance with project designs, contract requirements, utility standards, safety regulations, permits, and applicable industry codes. The position also involves collecting and analyzing project information; using telecommunications and diagnostic test equipment; resolving field discrepancies and construction issues; coordinating with clients, contractors, and project teams; and producing inspection reports, testing records, punch lists, field observations, and as-built documentation. The inspector may lead or assist with inspection activities, provide technical guidance and mentorship, support work planning and outage coordination, and help review construction quantities and milestones.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent diploma, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior construction inspection experience.
Knowledge of telecommunications facilities and installations, including microwave radio sites, fiber sites, collector stations, and optical amplifier sites.
Knowledge of construction activities for these sites, including surveying, grading, civil work, foundations, grounding, house installation, fencing, conduit, tower erection, dishes, antennas, waveguides, batteries, AC and DC station service, generators, transfer switches, common electrical work, and fiber optics.
Knowledge of working in and around energized facilities, including distribution circuits, transmission circuits, and high-voltage substations.
Valid state driver’s license.
Well-defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Well-defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
High proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, photo documentation, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret inspection and testing results, collate data, perform load calculations and statistical analysis, and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Ability to direct subcontractors and junior-level staff in the field to complete tasks safely, efficiently, accurately, and according to specifications.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Ability and willingness to travel and stay at project locations for a minimum of six weeks at a time.
Ability to work up to 12-hour days, five to six days per week, when required by a project.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours per day and wear company-provided PPE for the entire onsite shift.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, walk an average of 3 to 5 miles per day across 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.
Three or more years in a lead or supervisory role.
Experience or knowledge across microwave radio sites, fiber optic sites, optical amplifier sites, and collector substations is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of construction activities such as surveying, grading, civil work, foundations, grounding, house installation, fencing, conduit, tower erection, dishes, antennas, waveguides, batteries, AC and DC station service, generators, transfer switches, common electrical work, and fiber optics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze information from construction sites, surveys, design packages, drawings, specifications, as-built documents, testing records, GIS data, and reports to support telecommunications inspection work.
Inspect telecommunications systems and infrastructure, using testing equipment and diagnostic tools to verify compliance with designs, utility standards, permits, and applicable codes.
Apply utility and telecommunications standards to provide technical guidance on installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of communication systems and facilities.
Provide technical input on construction progress, quality concerns, and field issue resolution; lead or assist with inspection and construction oversight activities as assigned.
Verify design requirements, capacity calculations, change orders, configurations, drawings, specifications, and contract documents, and resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design requirements.
Monitor schedules, outage coordination, contractor performance, testing, and construction work; document progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, relay engineers, SCADA specialists, construction managers, utility representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Attend pre-construction, outage-planning, coordination, and contractor progress meetings and provide technical input.
Assist with reviewing contractor pay quantities, field documentation, and completed milestones to support payment validation.
Prepare inspection reports, testing summaries, punch lists, field observations, and technical documentation, including photographs, redlines, sketches, calculations, diagrams, and as-built drawings.
Assist with risk identification, constructability reviews, troubleshooting, and issue resolution involving telecommunications and related utility infrastructure.
Assist with work planning, field coordination, outage scheduling, staffing reviews, equipment utilization assessments, and time and cost estimates.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior inspection personnel.
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project milestones with utility clients, contractors, vendors, relay and protection teams, and construction personnel.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required by business needs.