Construction Inspector; Transmission Line

Construction Inspector (Transmission Line)

Location: Various project sites across WAPA regions (Upper Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, Desert Southwest)

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 DOE

Period of Performance: December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2030; exact dates subject to change

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position/Project Overview: Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector (Transmission Line) to join a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, project to support a multi-year initiative to provide Construction Inspection Services across its four operational regions:
Upper Great Plains (UGP), Rocky Mountain (RMR), Sierra Nevada (SNR), and Desert Southwest (DSW). These regions span a 15-state area, including portions of the Midwest, Mountain West, and Western U.S. This project supports the construction, renovation, and maintenance of critical federal power infrastructure, including transmission lines, high-voltage substations, civil works, pre-engineered metal buildings, and other facilities. The work ensures compliance with WAPA's construction standards, OSHA regulations, and other federal safety and quality standards.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

• Inspect construction contractor activities to ensure progress, quality, and compliance with contract requirements, WAPA construction standards, and applicable codes (NEC, NESC, OSHA 1910/1926)
• Support the Contracting Officer (CO) by providing technical input and oversight throughout construction phases
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Monitor and document contractor progress using WAPA-provided electronic forms for daily reports, safety meetings, labor checks, and special inspections
• Attend and facilitate on-site meetings, including weekly coordination and safety meetings with contractors and WAPA representatives
• Track and report schedule progress by reviewing contractor’s baseline and updated schedules; communicate deviations or delays
• Document field issues and coordinate resolution with contractor superintendents and WAPA field engineers when necessary
• Conduct photo documentation of construction activities and mock-ups; submit bi-weekly JPEG images with captioned reports
• Review and verify quantities and completion of work for monthly contractor pay applications; identify and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements including Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans (AHAP), and site-specific protocols
• Issue Special Work Permits and ensure safety and coordination when work is performed in energized substations or sensitive areas
• Process Requests for Information (RFIs), assist in resolution, and track follow-up in coordination with WAPA’s construction staff
• Draft inspection-related correspondence, field memos, and issue logs for internal WAPA review and approval
• Support field cost estimate development and analyze contractor change proposals as needed
• Maintain updated “as-built” documentation and track changes throughout the project life cycle
• Coordinate daily with WAPA’s field representatives and keep the Construction Office Manager informed of significant developments

• Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting and working on construction projects involving transmission lines, civil works, buildings, substations, or commercial/industrial infrastructure
• Hands-on knowledge of grading, excavation, reinforced concrete, structural steel, welding, HVAC, plumbing, high voltage equipment, grounding and switching, asphalt paving, and building electrical systems
• Surveying experience capable of verifying site grades and elevations
• Strong oral and written communication skills for reporting, coordination, and interacting with contractors, WAPA personnel, and other stakeholders
• Proficien…