E&I QC Inspector - Tennessee

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will develop and enhance your skills in an on‑site, hands‑on environment. We commit to providing construction professionals with expert training, career development, and advancement through technology, support, and sustainability. Functions include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start‑up and decommissioning, and field engineering.

Black & Veatch seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation QC Inspector who will assure that the quality of the work performed by crew personnel and subcontractors meets all project requirements.

• Assures work on‑site meets applicable codes and specifications.
• Safely observe and carefully prepare inspection reports with photos and illustrations.
• Perform task assignments for the MOPO, Shutdown, Commissioning, and Start‑Up Teams.
• Conduct surveillance/audits of site crew personnel and subcontractor quality control programs, reviewing documentation for the certification of construction and testing equipment.
• Review turnover packages prior to commissioning/start‑up handoff.
• Surveil installation of General and Electrical production teams related to medium‑voltage electrical, process control instrumentation, SCADA, and MODCOM.
• Inspect conduit support racks, conduit installation, control piping, tubing, wiring, instruments, valves, SCADA and communication systems, and related equipment.
• Conduct visual and analytical inspections to verify proper operation, coordinate punch‑list walk‑downs, and manage punch‑list establishment.

Experience:

• 3+ years as Superintendent with a degree, or 5+ years without.
• Must successfully complete mandatory pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor‑vehicle records search) as mandated by law.

• Experience in electrical inspection on Heavy Commercial, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear, Military, or Treatment Plant fields.
• Knowledge of Treatment Plants, Power, Hydro Plants, and Industrial Facilities.
• Non‑inspection electrical experience as a Certified QEW in similar fields.
• B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 4+ years construction experience.

Mandated discipline certification (e.g., AWS CWI, ISM) or an equivalent geographically recognized certification is desired.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in confined and cluttered spaces, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Maintain full range of motion and flexibility.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls per procedure.
• Perform repetitive movement.
• Work above 5 feet in height; climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.

Work Environment:

• Construction site with cramped spaces and awkward positions.
• Exposure to temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F, dust, wind, snow, rain, or other inclement weather.
• Extremely bright or low lighting and high noise levels.
• Hazardous equipment in proximity.
• Typical office environment.
• Position is considered safety‑sensitive.

CNS:
Construction Services

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