# High Voltage Transmission Inspector **Company**: WSP **Location**: Columbus, OH **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97335?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_c9df174d-55c ## Description WSP is currently seeking a High Voltage Transmission Inspector. This position may involve up to 100% travel, with WSP providing mobilization to and from the project. The work will be conducted in the Columbus, Ohio area and surrounding states. The High Voltage Transmission Inspector will provide inspection support to engineers and project managers to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements. Responsibilities include performing field inspections on various assigned construction projects of moderate scale, scope, and/or complexity. Key responsibilities: - 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. - Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope. - Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance for proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems. - Act as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution, and may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities. - Verify load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications. - Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance, documenting work progress and issues. - Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, attend pre-construction meetings, and answer questions from contractors and other attendees. - Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed. - Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation. - Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities. - Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff. - Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection. Requirements: - High School Diploma, equivalent diploma, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience. - Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior construction inspection experience. - Essential professional licensure/certification(s). - Valid state driver's license. - Well-defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods, and techniques. - Well-defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. - Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. - Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. - Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools. - Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results. - Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and junior-level staff. - Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred. - Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities. Physical Requirements: - This job may require you to work up to 12-hour days, 5 to 6 days a week if the project requires. - Able and willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project. - Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day. - Must be able to wear company-provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite. - Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more at any given time throughout the day. - Must be able to walk on average 3 to 5 miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces. - Ability to step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day. ## Skills ### Required - construction inspection - field inspection - survey instruments - metering devices - test equipment - technical writing - office automation - software - technology - math principles - spreadsheets - tools ### Nice to have - transmission line work - foundations and stringing of conductors - transmission substations and facilities --- Source: [Apply at emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com](https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97335?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)