Construction Inspector (Substation)

Location: Various project sites across WAPA regions (Upper Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, Desert Southwest)Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 DOETotal Compensation: Includes a range of additional benefits and living support, structured to enhance employee effectiveness while promoting overall personal and professional well-being. See below for more details on included benefits.Period of Performance: December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2030; exact dates subject to changeJoin 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 (Substation) to join a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, project to support a 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 U.S. This 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 WAPA's construction standards, OSHA regulations, and other federal safety and quality standards.This role is contingent upon award of project.Responsibilities and Duties:Conduct on-site inspections of high-voltage substations to verify condition, safety, and compliance with WAPA/DOE standards and operational requirementsMonitor contractor installation of high-voltage equipment including transformers, breakers, relays, switches, grounding systems, bus structures, and protective devicesVerify proper grounding, bonding, insulation, and switching installations in accordance with NESC, NEC, and WAPA safety standardsOversee testing and commissioning activities of substation equipment, ensuring procedures and results align with technical requirementsMaintain presence in energized substations during contractor activities for safety and compliance oversightTrack daily construction progress and document inspections using WAPA-provided reporting systemsReview and interpret substation construction drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment specifications; identify discrepancies and coordinate correctionsConduct photo documentation of substation construction activities and prepare inspection logs and bi-weekly reportsSupport issuance of Special Work Permits and coordinate activities in energized areas to protect personnel and assetsVerify contractor adherence to Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and site-specific safety requirements; stop unsafe work when necessaryAssist Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with technical evaluations, RFIs, and contractor pay application reviews related to substation workCoordinate with WAPA field engineers and contractors to resolve technical and field issues promptlyRequired Education, Knowledge and Skills:Minimum 5 years’ experience inspecting or working on high-voltage substation construction or maintenance projects (69 kV to 500 kV)Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, bus systems, relays, and groundingExperience verifying protective relaying, SCADA, and substation control wiring preferredFamiliarity with WAPA construction standards and federal government construction practices preferredThorough knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NESC, NEC, and applicable federal/state codesOSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training preferredCPR, First Aid, and AED certification completed or ability to obtainAbility to operate safely within energized substations and enforce federal safety regulationsSkilled in interpreting substation drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and grounding plansProficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and construction reporting toolsStrong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination, reporting, and stakeholder interactionValid driver’s license; able to travel to remote substation locations across WAPA’s multi-state regionsPhysically capable of walking, climbing, and working in outdoor environments in proximity to energized equipmentWhat Does PSI Offer You?Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenienceHSACompany life insurance options for you and your familyShort-term and long-term disability offeringsPLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs401(k) with a 4% employer matchGenerous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leaveAlways the opportunity for professional developmentThe 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.EEO/M/F/VetsPowered by JazzHRsOk9V9eEKh