Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Senior Substation Construction Quality Inspector. This position provides Owner's oversight quality oversight of construction performed by contracted construction companies on Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and communications projects. This position requires a strong knowledge of implementation of engineering designs to power utility construction. 

Responsibilities

• Validate construction deliverables on a regular basis per Company designs and standards on multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead field inspections including substantial and final completion inspections with stakeholders.
• Provide field support for project meetings and updates.
• Schedule and coordinate with construction contractors to ensure inspection of work is completed on time and in conjunction with the construction schedule.
• Provide quality oversight of all new construction.
• Review contractor safe work practices.
• Provide field support for project delivery team.
• Participate in construction request for information and change order reviews to validate field conditions agree with contractor claims.
• Author detailed inspection reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of line and substation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution, transmission, and substation construction.
• Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret construction and vendor drawings, feeder prints and job jacket contents.
• 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 and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience with construction management in the power delivery industry (specific to transmission line, distribution line, or substation project work).
• Good driving record.
• Journeyman/Linemen License preferred.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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