Construction Inspector; Substation/T&D
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Site Manager -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Site Manager
Are you passionate about ensuring excellence in energy infrastructure projects? We’re seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to join our team and play a vital role in overseeing the construction and installation of cutting-edge facilities for our clients—
including substations, transmission and distribution lines, and renewable energy sites like wind, solar, and battery storage
. This role offers the opportunity to represent both our company and our clients, ensuring every project meets top-tier design standards, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
At Principle Services, we pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive culture where your contributions are valued. We offer comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
, a 401(k) plan with company matching
, and a work environment that promotes growth, safety, and innovation
.
- Responsible for performing field observations and reporting that support construction project’s completion within scope, schedule, and budget requirements as defined by the Client.
- Communicate the construction contractor’s performance in the field, ensuring quality, scope, and schedule are upheld in the construction of facilities and equipment.
- Produce a daily report with information about contractor progress, adherence to specifications, issues with expected field conditions, pictures, and other relevant topics to give office support perspective of field activities.
- Ensures work is being performed in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, relevant safety programs, and issues stop-work order when adverse risk is identified.
- Identify mitigation measures to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites and aid Project Team in executing revised plans.
- Coordinate with the Project Team to develop and update scope and schedule for the projects.
- Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure that materials and equipment arrive at site within specifications and are delivered on time.
- Coordinate communication of all necessary permits and licenses for a given project between the field and office support.
- Coordinate and hold electrical Clearances, Holds, and Recloser settings for the Client if experienced and approved by both PS and Client leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience constructing all aspects of transmission level substations and transmission lines.
- Must be proficient at reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and standards associated with electrical construction projects.
- Must be proficient in reading and interpreting electrical design prints, understand how to review Red Line prints, and the understanding of circuitry.
- Must have thorough understanding of touch and step potential.
- Must be fluent in the English language.
- Proficient at the Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Familiar with OSHA, NEC, NESC, and ANSI standards.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and handle pressure.
- The successful individual will be a mature self-starter, service-oriented, and be professional in conduct, attitude and appearance.
- Ability to travel +95% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to oversee crews working in the field.
- The inspector will be responsible for ensuring contractor actions onsite meet client specifications and safety standards.
- This role requires driving a company provided vehicle in the course of performing job duties.
- Employees are expected to operate vehicles safely and…
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