Substation Construction Quality Inspector

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Substation Construction Quality Inspector managing quality of electric utility substation construction projects. Ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and project specifications within the Program Management department.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWalled Lake • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing electric contractor crews for substation and transmission line projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, construction specifications, and regulatory requirements. Proficient in project management, customer coordination, and effective communication to facilitate successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction ManagementElectric Operations KnowledgeOSHA Regulations ComplianceProject Scheduling and CoordinationBachelor's Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Construction StandardsElectric Distribution KnowledgeVendor Drawing InterpretationJob Management ApplicationsPerformance Objective ManagementField Decision MakingSafety AuditsUnit Quantity VerificationContract ComplianceCustomer Requirement Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem ResolutionCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AS8AtlasMobile MapsMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Power Delivery IndustrySubstation ProjectsTransmission Line ProjectsEnvironmental PracticesSafety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages and inspects the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews for substation and transmission line project work
Facilitates the installation of electric infrastructure and ensures that all safety standards, company construction standards, company specifications and governmental regulations are met
Manages work to ensure that all performance objectives for cycle time and cost are on target
Oversees and directs contractors performing electric cable installations and electric cut-ins
Makes the proper notification to all federal, state and local agencies before, during and after construction as required
Prior to commencement of construction, coordinates with customer(s) at the jobsite to determine specific customer requirements, construction sequencing and provides site readiness verification
Maintains frequent and regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and documents results appropriately
Knowledgeable about distribution contracts
Ensures that the terms and conditions of the contract and technical specifications are met
Verifies key unit quantities
Makes the necessary field decisions regarding job changes and communicates them as necessary to the Supervisor and Program or Project Manager; documents all job changes to ensure compliance and ensures the updates get documented in the appropriate information technology systems
Schedules and coordinates all required electric system outages
Performs weekly safety audits of crews and documents performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool
Coordinates permit and work-with requirements with third party utilities and permit agencies
Reviews and approves all documents submitted by the contractor verifying the accuracy and completeness of the documentation
Regularly communicates job status to the appropriate parties to facilitate scheduling commitments
Maintains customer coordination during construction phase and conducts job walk-down with customer and contractor at job completion
Performs storm duty assignments as needed
Reports to service center, jobsite, or remote location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices including a working knowledge of electric operations
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction
Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite
Ability to interpret construction and vendor drawings, feeder prints and job jacket contents
Ability to effectively plan, schedule, manage, and coordinate daily work activities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate and resolve problems promptly
Required to have a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with construction management in the power delivery industry (specific to substation and/or transmission line projects up to 115kV)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays