Lead Technician High Voltage Transmission Line Inspector

Overview

WSP is currently seeking a Lead Technician High Voltage Transmission Line Inspector for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector for the Las Vegas, Nevada office. This position will be primarily responsible for performing transmission line inspections. It is a field-based role that includes working in various field offices across the state of Nevada. Approximately half of the time will be spent in field offices and the other half in the field (i.e., transmission line, substation, and telecommunications sites).

The role involves being part of projects with the Inspection Team to meet clients’ objectives and address challenges.

Provides inspection support to engineers and project managers to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements. Responsibilities involve performing field inspections on various assigned construction projects of moderate scale, scope, and/or complexity, including examining and evaluating the placement of concrete, earthwork for ROW and/or pad sites, structures, systems, project materials, mechanical and electrical installations, foundations, and environment.

Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, functionality, and sustainability.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.
• Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of ROW roads, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within the project.
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors’ work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, and reports.
• Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Exercise responsible and…