Electrical Inspector
Job in
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91222, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Innovation Consulting LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Construction
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Type: W2 Staffing | Full-Time
Location: Santa Clarita, CA (On-site)
Salary: $110K-$160K DOE
Duration: 12+ months, with extension likely through 2027
About the Role
Innovation Consulting is partnered with a leading infrastructure and engineering firm to recruit an Electrical Inspector for a utility capital improvement program in the Santa Clarita area. This engagement supports active construction and commissioning work at an operating natural gas utility storage facility, where new medium-voltage electrical infrastructure is being installed and energized in connection with a large-scale compressor modernization program.
The Inspector will be embedded with the construction management team on-site, providing day-to-day field inspection and quality oversight across the full electrical scope: incoming medium-voltage switch gear, step-down transformer installation, power distribution centers, load migration, and programmable logic controller installations. The role requires direct coordination with the construction contractor and utility representatives, and candidates must be comfortable working in a live utility environment with the associated hazards and sequencing demands.
Construction is underway and engineering is still in progress. The initial term is estimated at 12+ months, with extensions through 2027 and beyond expected as construction scope advances. As a W2 employee of Innovation Consulting, you will be placed on assignment with our client for this engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Field Inspection and Quality Control
- Inspect installation of medium-voltage electrical equipment, including incoming switch gear, step-down power transformers, power distribution centers (PDCs), motor control centers (MCCs), and associated conductors, conduit systems, and terminations
- Verify work conforms to project drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, applicable codes (NEC, NFPA 70E), and utility owner standards at each phase of construction
- Document inspection activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions; maintain accurate daily field logs and inspection records throughout the program
- Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) for deficient work; track and verify resolution through closeout
- Witness and document pre-energization checks, protective relay testing, and energization sequences for MV switch gear and power transformers
- Support load migration activities, verifying that circuit transfers are performed per approved procedures and that new distribution infrastructure is inspected and accepted prior to load transfer
- Inspect PLC panel installations, including control wiring, conduit, terminations, and power supply circuits, in coordination with controls and commissioning personnel
- Support PDC commissioning as downstream distribution equipment is energized through the program's construction sequence
- Serve as the on-site quality interface between the electrical construction contractor and the engineering and construction management team
- Communicate inspection status, open items, and field conditions to the project team clearly and in a timely manner
- Participate in construction meetings, pre-activity planning sessions, hazard analyses, and safety briefings as required by the site safety plan
Required
- Minimum 5 years of field experience inspecting electrical systems on industrial, utility, or heavy infrastructure construction projects
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with medium-voltage/high-voltage systems (typically 5kV-115kV), including switch gear, power transformers, and distribution equipment
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable California electrical codes and standards
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and project specifications
- OSHA 10 certification (construction industry)
- Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, accurate field inspection records and non-conformance reports
- Prior inspection or QC experience on utility capital improvement programs, compressor station construction, or substation work
- Experience witnessing or supporting commissioning and energization of MV switch gear and power transformers, including pre-energization testing and protective relay verification
- Familiarity with power distribution center construction, including PDC, transformer, switch gear, MCC, and control panel installations
- Experience with PLC installation inspections, including control wiring, terminations, and power circuit verification
- OSHA 30 certification (construction industry)
- NETA certification or equivalent third-party electrical testing background
- California State Electrical Inspector certification
Employment Type: W2 staffing - you will be employed by Innovation Consulting and placed on assignment with our client
Duration: 12+ months; extension through 2027 expected based on active construction scope
Salary: $110,000-$160,000…
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