Substation Quality Inspector II

Substation Quality Inspector II

Experience Level: 5+ Years
Industry: Utilities / Substation / Civil Construction

Location, Calera, AL

Contract- 3 Years

Client
- Alabama Power

The Substation Quality Inspector II is responsible for supporting quality assurance and inspection activities on substation civil and construction projects
. This role focuses on field-based inspections, verification of construction activities, and ensuring work aligns with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong field experience in surveying, grading, and civil construction
, is comfortable working on active job sites, and communicates effectively with construction teams, engineers, and project leadership.

• Review and interpret grading plans, drawings, and soil/geotechnical reports
• Perform field inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with project requirements
• Support quality control and documentation activities on substation construction sites
• Communicate inspection findings clearly through written reports and verbal updates
• Coordinate with construction crews, survey teams, and project management
• Utilize surveying equipment including robotic instruments, GPS, and data collectors
• Maintain organized inspection records and field documentation
• Support continuous improvement of quality and inspection processes
• Work from a field office or job site
  , as required

• Minimum 5 years of surveying experience using:
• Robotic instruments
• GPS systems
• Data collector instruments
• Experience reading and interpreting grading plans and soil reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with computers and/or iPad for field documentation and reporting
• Ability to work full-time in a field office or active job site environment

• Previous experience in civil construction
  , preferably supporting substation projects
• Familiarity with utility construction standards and field inspection practices

• Field-based role on substation construction sites
• Combination of outdoor work and field office documentation
• Requires comfort working in varying site and weather conditions