Electrical Inspector

Job Description Electrical InspectorType: W2 Staffing | Full-TimeLocation: Santa Clarita, CA (On-site)Salary: $110K–$160K DOEDuration: 12+ months, with extension likely through 2027About the RoleInnovation Consulting is partnered with a leading infrastructure and engineering firm to recruit an Electrical Inspector for a utility capital improvement program in the Santa Clarita area. This engagement supports active construction and commissioning work at an operating natural gas utility storage facility, where new medium-voltage electrical infrastructure is being installed and energized in connection with a large-scale compressor modernization program.The Inspector will be embedded with the construction management team on-site, providing day-to-day field inspection and quality oversight across the full electrical scope: incoming medium-voltage switchgear, step-down transformer installation, power distribution centers, load migration, and programmable logic controller installations. The role requires direct coordination with the construction contractor and utility representatives, and candidates must be comfortable working in a live utility environment with the associated hazards and sequencing demands.Construction is underway and engineering is still in progress. The initial term is estimated at 12+ months, with extensions through 2027 and beyond expected as construction scope advances. As a W2 employee of Innovation Consulting, you will be placed on assignment with our client for this engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesField Inspection and Quality ControlInspect installation of medium-voltage electrical equipment, including incoming switchgear, step-down power transformers, power distribution centers (PDCs), motor control centers (MCCs), and associated conductors, conduit systems, and terminationsVerify work conforms to project drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, applicable codes (NEC, NFPA 70E), and utility owner standards at each phase of constructionDocument inspection activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions; maintain accurate daily field logs and inspection records throughout the programIssue non-conformance reports (NCRs) for deficient work; track and verify resolution through closeoutCommissioning and Energization SupportWitness and document pre-energization checks, protective relay testing, and energization sequences for MV switchgear and power transformersSupport load migration activities, verifying that circuit transfers are performed per approved procedures and that new distribution infrastructure is inspected and accepted prior to load transferInspect PLC panel installations, including control wiring, conduit, terminations, and power supply circuits, in coordination with controls and commissioning personnelSupport PDC commissioning as downstream distribution equipment is energized through the program's construction sequenceCoordination and CommunicationServe as the on-site quality interface between the electrical construction contractor and the engineering and construction management teamCommunicate inspection status, open items, and field conditions to the project team clearly and in a timely mannerParticipate in construction meetings, pre-activity planning sessions, hazard analyses, and safety briefings as required by the site safety planQualificationsRequiredMinimum 5 years of field experience inspecting electrical systems on industrial, utility, or heavy infrastructure construction projectsDemonstrated hands-on experience with medium-voltage/high-voltage systems (typically 5kV–115kV), including switchgear, power transformers, and distribution equipmentWorking knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable California electrical codes and standardsAbility to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and project specificationsOSHA 10 certification (construction industry)Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, accurate field inspection records and non-conformance reportsPreferredPrior inspection or QC experience on utility capital improvement programs, compressor station construction, or substation workExperience witnessing or supporting commissioning and energization of MV switchgear and power transformers, including pre-energization testing and protective relay verificationFamiliarity with power distribution center construction, including PDC, transformer, switchgear, MCC, and control panel installationsExperience with PLC installation inspections, including control wiring, terminations, and power circuit verificationOSHA 30 certification (construction industry)NETA certification or equivalent third-party electrical testing backgroundCalifornia State Electrical Inspector certificationCompensation & EmploymentEmployment Type: W2 staffing — you will be employed by Innovation Consulting and placed on assignment with our clientDuration: 12+ months; extension through 2027 expected based on active construction scopeSalary: $110,000–$160,000 DOE, paid as W2Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; eligibility upon hireSchedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; site schedule subject to project requirementsLocation: On-site in Santa Clarita, CA. Relocation required if not a commutable distance from Santa Clarita.Innovation Consulting places engineering and technical professionals on meaningful infrastructure programs across the country. We take time to match candidates to engagements where their background fits the work — not the other way around.Innovation Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter. We review candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.