Sr. Electrical Inspector

About the role

The Senior Electrical Inspector will utilize their knowledge of electrical codes and prior experience in construction inspection, QA/QC and report documentation, on various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, infrastructure or other heavy construction projects. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer and will perform daily construction electrical inspections, coordination, testing oversight, commission and verification of Contract Document compliance on various electrical upgrade and replacement projects. Will also conduct inspection of instrumentation and controls, communications and security systems on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of electrical installations, including detailed inspections of electrical demolition, drive motor installation, control panels, MCC buckets and conduit and wire systems ensuring conformance to Contract Documents.
• Ensure all materials associated with electrical installations are in accordance with approved submittals and product data to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and specifications.
• Advise the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer and Contractor of conditions requiring correction.
• Monitor and document contractor resource utilization (labor, materials and equipment) for field changes, and time and material work and assist with negotiation of basic field construction changes.
• Attend a variety of construction meetings to administer the contract requirements; provide input and assist in interpreting specifications, drawings and other technical details.
• Work closely with the project’s electrical engineering design staff ensuring quality electrical installations and communicate all pertinent information to the construction and design project managers.
• Inspect and determine deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents.
• Monitor all required field testing.
• Document instances of material and/or installation non-compliance when necessary.
• Cookordinate contractor activities with other prime contractors and owner’s activities.
• Verify equipment and materials installation for payment purposes.
• Maintain Payment Quantity documentation.
• Prepare detailed daily activity and progress reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15-20 years’ experience in the construction industry specializing in electrical installations, engineering or inspection.
• Prior experience as an Inspector for NYC DEP projects.
• Prior experience with Electrical Construction oversight and/or electrical maintenance work.
• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study or a HS Diploma along with Continuing Education Diploma or Certification in Electrical Construction related area.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of National Electric Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace, electrical inspection practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience working in the electrical field on NYCDEP work.
• Strong relationships with NYCDEP personnel.
• Ideal candidate would possess a NY State Journeyman Electrician License.