Construction Inspector (Transmission Line)

Location:Various project sites across WAPA regions (Upper Great Plains Rocky Mountain Sierra Nevada Desert Southwest)
Salary Range: $80000-$95000 DOE
Period of Performance:December 1 2025 November 30 2030; exact dates subject to change

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions Inc.

Position/Project Overview:

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector (Transmission Line) to join a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) a division of the U.S. Department of Energy projectto support aa multi-year initiative to provide Construction Inspection Services across its four operational regions: Upper Great Plains (UGP) Rocky Mountain (RMR) Sierra Nevada (SNR) and Desert Southwest (DSW). These regions span a 15-state area including portions of the Midwest Mountain West and Western project supports the construction renovation and maintenance of critical federal power infrastructure including transmission lines high-voltage substations civil works pre-engineered metal buildings and other facilities. The work ensures compliance with WAPAs construction standards OSHA regulations and other federal safety and quality standards.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Inspect construction contractor activities to ensure progress quality and compliance with contract requirements WAPA construction standards and applicable codes (NEC NESC OSHA 1910/1926).
• Support the Contracting Officer (CO) by providing technical input and oversight throughout construction phases.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications across civil structural mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Monitor and document contractor progress using WAPA-provided electronic forms for daily reports safety meetings labor checks and special inspections.
• Attend and facilitate on-site meetings including weekly coordination and safety meetings with contractors and WAPA representatives.
• Track and report schedule progress by reviewing contractors baseline and updated schedules; communicate deviations or delays.
• Document field issues and coordinate resolution with contractor superintendents and WAPA field engineers when necessary.
• Conduct photo documentation of construction activities and mock-ups; submit bi-weekly JPEG images with captioned reports.
• Review and verify quantities and completion of work for monthly contractor pay applications; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements including Accident Prevention Plans (APP) Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans (AHAP) and site-specific protocols.
• Issue Special Work Permits and ensure safety and coordination when work is performed in energized substations or sensitive areas.
• Process Requests for Information (RFIs) assist in resolution and track follow-up in coordination with WAPAs construction staff.
• Draft inspection-related correspondence field memos and issue logs for internal WAPA review and approval.
• Support field cost estimate development and analyze contractor change proposals as needed.
• Maintain updated as-built documentation and track changes throughout the project life cycle.
• Coordinate daily with WAPAs field representatives and keep the Construction Office Manager informed of significant developments.

Required Education Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting and working on construction projects involving transmission lines civil works buildings substations or commercial/industrial infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of grading excavation reinforced concrete structural steel welding HVAC plumbing high voltage equipment grounding and switching asphalt paving and building electrical systems.
• Surveying experience capable of verifying site grades and elevations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for reporting coordination and interacting with contractors WAPA personnel and other stakeholders.
• Proficient in evaluating detailed cost estimates and contractor proposals including breakdowns of labor equipment materials overhead and profit.
• Skilled in identifying defining and documenting scope changes due to owner direction or differing site conditions.
• Experience supporting or conducting technical negotiations with contractors including scope cost components and terms.
• Proficient in reading interpreting and understanding civil electrical mechanical structural architectural and geological construction drawings and specifications.
• Capable of reviewing and evaluating payment requests against completed work and contractual milestones.
• Written and verbal communication problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong computer and technology literacy to utilize PCs and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of software including MS Suite (including MS Project) Adobe Acrobatand any other software programs typically utilized.
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• CPR First Aid and AED certification.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment on large complex construction projects.
• Ability to walk or climb on a daily basis to observe contract performance.
• Must be able to physically operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or to others.
• Familiarity with safety standards including fall protection and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) processes.
• Experience monitoring safety meetings reviewing safety plans and enforcing compliance with Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and site-specific safety protocols.
• Capable of identifying unsafe conditions and issuing stop-work orders when required.
• Experience working on federally funded projects or within historic and environmentally sensitive sites strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Western Area Power Administrations construction standards drawings safety standards and federal government construction contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge of power industry equipment and electrical infrastructure is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926 Construction Industry regulations National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codespreferred
• OSHA 30 construction safety training preferred.

What Does PSI Offer You

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Companylife insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUSan $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO paid-federal holidays and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer women individuals with disabilities protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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