Electrical Inspector

About the Job

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

The Building Code Department (BCD) administers the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) in accordance with the rules, regulations, and laws, as adopted by the State of Minnesota. The division's mission is to protect the health, welfare and safety of University students, employees and visitors in the built environment through education and code enforcement. The Electrical Inspector position is authorized by the University Building Official to enforce the electrical provisions contained in the (MSBC).

The position reviews and inspects the design, construction, alteration, demolition, and repair of all items covered by the Minnesota Electrical Code on all University properties system wide. Specifically this position administers the rules and regulations, and enforces the laws as adopted per the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) related to fire, life safety, health,and the public welfare. This position has the responsibility for performing plan reviews, inspections and evaluations of electrical systems and installations for all new and existing buildings in accordance with the Minnesota State Electrical Code.

This position is a liaison to other University departments for questions or concerns involving design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems. The position also serves as the technical code advisor and professional resource to the University construction community, architects, engineers, and owners representatives.

Location and Work environment:
Work is generally performed in the field and will include site visits to outdoor areas, roofs, mechanical rooms, controlled access areas, tunnels and confined spaces. Physical ability to climb ladders, enter tunnels and access all construction sites is required. This position may involve field inspections which may require a variety of physical activities, safe vehicle operation, tools, and equipment. May work near or be exposed to a variety of hazardous conditions or equipment.

May occasionally work in closed or small areas to conduct inspection, be exposed to weather conditions, animals, sewage, fires, dust, gas, fumes, noise, asbestos, mold or other environmental conditions. Agility, strength, balance and familiarity with many and varied construction worksite conditions, tools and machinery is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

65% - Inspection of all permitted electrical maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel and construction work on all University of Minnesota properties system-wide

* Conduct on-site construction inspections, record results in permit software system.

* Perform field inspections for permitted projects located in the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota as needed.

* Document and initiate appropriate corrective action to enforce code compliance.

* Maintain daily inspection log and related records in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite record keeping procedures

* Conducts inspections on all permitted construction work involving electrical and related systems to assure work is performed consistent with applicable codes and ordinances

* Performs electrical inspections to verify compliance between plans and actual construction

20% - Review electrical plans and scopes of work prior to electrical permit issuance to verify compliance with all electrical codes and standards

* Examine design documents of electrical systems at different phases of design: schematic, design development and construction documents.

* Examine plans and specifications submitted for permit to identify life safety hazards, minimum construction standard inadequacies, sanitation and health hazards, and other related code inadequacies.

* Coordinate plan reviews with building inspectors; combining review comments in written correspondence to designers and contractors

* Review deferred submittal(s) and changes made to the permit documents throughout the construction process to ensure code compliance is being maintained.

* Review plans for conformity with requirements and issue electrical permits; calculate fees to be assessed for projects and submits documentation for collection

* Identify the appropriate application of codes for commercial, industrial, and mixed occupancies for existing, historical and new structures (educational & large assembly facilities, research laboratories, hospitals, hazardous buildings, underground buildings, high-rise buildings, experimental structures and stadiums)

* Assess risks of electrical systems based occupant classification and overall safety of University students, facility, staff and visitors

15% - Consult, advise, discuss, and meet with designers, engineers, project managers, facilities managers and stakeholders regarding electrical code requirements

* Meet and correspond throughout the phases of design with project managers, architects, engineers, faculty/staff, end users and…