Telecommunication Inspector

WSP•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Telecommunication Inspector for its Power Constructors Inc. team. The role is based in the Las Vegas, Nevada office, with Reno, Nevada also considered, and involves field work at greenfield and brownfield locations across Nevada. Sites may include energized substations and transmission rights-of-way in remote locations, and travel may be required up to 100% of the time. The inspector supports engineers, project managers, and construction management teams by inspecting telecommunications systems associated with electric transmission and substation projects. The work includes fiber optic networks, OPGW and ADSS installations, SCADA communications infrastructure, telecommunications shelters, conduit and duct banks, communication racks and cabinets, grounding systems, network hardware, and related civil construction. The inspector evaluates workmanship, materials, installation practices, commissioning, and construction progress for compliance with project plans, specifications, contracts, utility requirements, safety regulations, and applicable codes and standards. The position produces accurate and timely inspection reports, testing records, punch lists, and as-built verification. Work must meet industry expectations for safety, reliability, functionality, regulatory compliance, system performance, and long-term operational sustainability. WSP will not provide sponsorship for this position.

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 relevant 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, mathematical principles, spreadsheets, photo documentation, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge and draw conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, and statistical analysis.
Ability to direct subcontractors and junior-level staff in the field so tasks are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and according to specifications.
Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with 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 up to 100% depending on project requirements and stay away for a minimum of six weeks at a time for a project.
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 throughout the day, 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 daily.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline.
Three or more years in a lead or supervisory role.
Experience or knowledge involving 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 construction-site, survey, design, drawing, specification, testing, GIS, as-built, and other project data to support telecommunications inspection activities.
Use telecommunications testing equipment, survey instruments, metering devices, OTDRs, fiber power meters, fusion splice verification tools, and other diagnostic equipment to inspect systems and verify compliance.
Apply utility and telecommunications industry standards to provide technical guidance on installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of communication systems and related facilities.
Provide technical consultation on construction progress, quality concerns, and field issue resolution; lead or assist with telecommunications inspection and construction oversight as assigned.
Verify design requirements, network capacity calculations, change orders, configurations, and construction 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 on telecommunications systems and inspection activities.
Assist with reviewing contractor pay quantities, field documentation, and construction milestones to support payment validation.
Prepare inspection reports, testing summaries, punch lists, field observations, and technical documentation using photographs, markups, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, diagrams, schematics, and as-built drawings.
Assist with risk identification, constructability reviews, troubleshooting, and issue resolution involving telecommunications infrastructure and related utility construction.
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 on utility telecommunications systems, fiber construction, quality, safety, testing, and documentation.
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project milestones with utility clients, contractors, telecommunications vendors, relay and protection teams, and construction personnel.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required by business needs.