Transmission Line Construction Inspector (MN)

Excel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented highly motivated Transmission Line Construction Inspector to support our Power Utility Client in the Minneapolis MN area. Excel Engineering offers Electrical and Control System Engineering and Construction Management Consulting services in the US and abroad.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidates for the Transmission Construction Supervisor role will be expected to have a strong background in utility Construction particularly related to power transmission and distribution in order to perform the following tasks including but not limited to:

• Provide hands-on supervision of construction activities throughout the life of the project ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct daily inspections and safety observations while documenting milestones and generating reports.
• Collaborate closely with project managers contractors and engineering teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Responsible for capturing any field changes to the design.
• Responsible for ensuring the constructor uses the proper materials in the proper place on the Project.
• Responsible for reviewing project discrepancies with appropriate parties.
• Responsible for communicating properly to the responsible client parties on a routine or daily basis.
• Shall take all precautions to protect the clients equipment materials and customers and be a good representative for the client.
• Maintain effective communication with onsite teams and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Excel and other software for reporting and documentation

Education

• Degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Technology is preferred or equivalent field experience

Experience

• Detailed knowledge of transmission construction practices. A strong construction background is required.
• Able to inspect all aspects of transmission construction (i.e. pole location spotting drilling and foundations direct burial installation framing stringing finish out etc.)
• Responsible for verifying that all work performed by the prime construction contractor complies with our clients construction standards and engineering prints.
• The ability to read plans and specifications: schematic diagrams electrical diagrams metering diagrams and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in the electrical utility transmission and distribution field
• Knowledge of electrical and/or civil related construction methodologies is strongly preferred
• Strong management coordination and communication abilities; proven leadership experience; safety-minded with a thorough understanding of construction site protocols.
• Must have data collection management and analysis skills and experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Excel Engineering Offers

• Continuing education and on the job training
• Retirement plan 401(k) matching
• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule and work environment - Hybrid Work Schedule
• Bonus pay for Overtime

Excel Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status marital status or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply please contact human resources at