Civil Inspector

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The Civil Inspector will provide oversight for the construction of projects’ civil components in accordance with plan specifications and departmental guidelines in order to ensure that requirements regarding schedule, cost, and quality are met. This is a temporary assignment with full benefits.

• Provide support to the Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure that public road improvements, private access roads, crane pads, wind turbine foundations, collection systems, switchyards, substations, transmission lines, and laydown yards are built in accordance with the project civil design documents
• Provide oversight to ensure that the execution of work is in compliance with approved contracts
• Monitor the execution and implementation of the project schedule
• Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers, landowners, and the local community
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all project documents
• Review plans and procedures periodically and institute changes when necessary
• Develop and foster a spirit of project team effort
• Ensure that contractors abide by their own QA/QC plans
• Provide support in reviewing all contractor-supplied QA/QC documentation for completeness
• Identify critical issues and make recommendations to the Project Manager
• Review and comment on contractors’ schedules
• Provide assistance to the project team in meeting the overall project objectives
• Oversee contractors’ civil construction installation and commissioning work
• Prepare daily reports outlining progress of the work
• Ensure that the company’s safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved
• Provide input regarding the project design process
• Maintain effective lines of communication with all company personnel responsible for the project along with all general contractors and sub-contractors
• Support development of the civil construction portions of BOP contracts and exhibits
• Additional duties as required

Full Time

Up to 20%

Scarlett 3 or Sonrisa Solar Parks - Cantua Creek, CA

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years in the power industry
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering, mathematics, civil construction, road construction standards, and foundations codes
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

• Ability to comprehend all construction documents including blueprints and drawings
• Ability to exhibit a professional demeanor to customers and other employees
• Visual acuity including sufficient depth perception, color recognition, and field of vision necessary to perform visual inspections, work with small parts, and take accurate measurements
• Strong problem-solving, statistical, and analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  
  Ability to be self-motivated

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites. Ability to stand and…