Description
WSP is seeking a High Voltage Substation Inspector. This position may require up to 100% travel, with work conducted in the field around Reno/Las Vegas, Nevada. The successful candidate will provide inspection support to engineers and project managers to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collect, compile, and analyze data from physical work sites, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, and computer-generated reports.
- Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute inspection work, occasionally leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.
- Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities.
- Assist with inspection 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.
- Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in a related discipline.
- 5+ years of active field experience, computer skills, and photo documentation capabilities.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Well-defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, and relevant construction codes and regulations.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to direct others in the field and work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day.
- Willingness to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a closely related discipline.
- Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities.