Substation Inspector​/Observer

Substation Inspector/Observer Summary / Objective

The Substation Inspector/Observer role is responsible for overseeing construction of contracted projects. The inspector will perform daily on‑site inspections to verify that the work is being completed in strict accordance with drawings and specifications of approved project documents.

• Properly observe testing requirements for drilled pier foundations, slab on grade, monolithic foundations, access roads, yard rock, installation of ground grid, substation steel, and wiring.
• Interact professionally with contractors by providing clear, accurate, and timely communications.
• Create and maintain a daily detailed inspection report.
• Review any discrepancies with the appropriate parties.
• Maintain all contract documents, necessary permits, and updated drawings.
• Ensure a safety‑conscious work environment and initiate corrective action as necessary.

• Five years minimum working knowledge of substation facilities and foundations.
• Previous substation construction and inspection experience preferred.
• Journeyman lineman experience preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction principles and techniques, including construction specifications, drawings and conformance requirements.
• Proficient in project‑management applications (e.g., Procore).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to perform basic web‑based tasks.
• Basic understanding of field mobile applications (e.g., ArcGIS, Field Maps, etc.) preferred.
• Possess and maintain any necessary certificates.
• FHWA – NHI – 132070 (Drilled Shaft Inspector’s Qualification), helpful but not required.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Grade I Certification or higher, helpful but not required.

• Communication
• Negotiating Resolution
• Adaptation and Dealing with Ambiguity
• Results Driven
• Customer Focus
• Relationship Partnering
• Problem Analysis and Critical Thinking
• Technical Orientation

None

• This is a project‑specific non‑exempt/hourly position. The hours will fluctuate.

• Work Environment:
  This job operates in indoor and outdoor field environments including routine use of a vehicle and walking field assessments of utility infrastructure, and can include work in remote locations as well as urban/city environments. Vehicle use may include stepping in and out of a full‑size 4×4 pickup truck several times a day for long durations and/or frequent stops and ability to work/drive safely in potentially harsh weather conditions.

• Physical Demands:
  The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to travel and work in a field environment. This includes walking/hiking three or more miles a day on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
  
  This position can include exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions, exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light to moderate weights up to 50 pounds as well as operating assigned equipment and vehicles. The employee must have the ability to verbally communicate to convey and exchange information and the ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction.

$45.00 – $55.00 per hour

The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities and performance standards of the position. Incumbents will perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

EDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.