Electrical Construction Inspector

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an Electrical Construction Inspector to join our Water/Wastewater Group in Pasadena, CA. This is an onsite role to provide construction observation of wastewater pumping and treatment plant facilities in Orange County, CA.

Position will primarily work in a field setting. While the work is typically an 8-hour workday Monday through Friday, there may be occasions that the work will require overtime, nights, and/or weekends. Field work may include. The position requires exposure to the elements including inclement weather and work around operating construction equipment, in excavations and trenches, in confined spaces, on scaffolding, on lifts, on public roadways with moving vehicles, and in other hazardous conditions. The position requires climbing ladders and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Observe and document construction of wastewater facilities to confirm compliance with construction contract documents.

• Perform plan reviews and field inspections of electrical infrastructure, including but not limited to, motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, pumps, blowers, lighting, HVAC equipment, duct banks, pull boxes, fiber and communications, poles, cabinets, controllers, etc.

• Report to a Construction manager and/or Resident Engineer and may lead other inspectors in completing tasks such as providing compliance monitoring of electrical installations and regular updates on daily construction activities, who will perform daily electrical inspections, coordination, testing oversight, commissioning, and verification of Contract Document compliance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge and experience with equipment used in pumping station and wastewater treatment plant construction inspection, surveying, and construction office engineering.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and processes entering into the installation of electrical systems in major industrial building and wastewater pumping and treatment facility construction; electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health and rules for Overhead Line Construction of the Public Utilities Commission; methods and procedures for testing the performance of electrical systems in buildings and industrial facilities; service connection requirements of the public utilities servicing the area; principles of effective supervision.

• Thorough understanding of electrical work and the equipment/instrumentation used in wastewater left station and treatment plant facilities.

• Basic knowledge of electrical code

• Thorough understanding of construction safety, quality control and general construction contracts

• Ability to use and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedule, and quality control plans relating to complex construction projects, specifically P&ID drawings, single-line diagrams, and conduit schedules

• Strong communications skills used for reporting and other communications

• Strong focus and skills for construction safety.

• Must be physically able to climb extensively up and down ladders and to enter awkward and confined spaces on a regular basis.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and others).

Education / Experience:

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline or construction-related field, or a high school diploma and equivalent work experience, is required.

• 10 or more years of related construction inspection experience on field projects, specializing in electrical installations, engineering, or inspection on municipal water and/or wastewater facilities for public agencies. Some knowledge of public works contracts may be preferred.

• Cal-OSHA/OSHA 30-hour training certification.

• Must have valid Class-C driver's license.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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