Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Inspector

$110,000 - $164,000/Yr

Carollo Engineers - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Walnut Creek, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Inspector at Carollo Engineers plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing electrical and instrumentation projects related to water and wastewater facilities. This position involves inspecting construction contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, and maintaining effective communication with contractors and clients. The inspector will work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction contract related to water and wastewater facilities.
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for constructability, noting errors, omissions, and potential problem areas.
• Schedules, plans, coordinates, and completes site inspections.
• Coordinates construction-related system outages with client facilities.
• Prepares complete inspection reports and maintains a daily log.
• Maintains complete project files including a project photo file.
• Keeps detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as-built drawings.
• Prepares monthly estimates of quantity of construction completed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, and owners.
• Provides assistance and verifies alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code.
• Assists architects, engineers, and contractors concerning electrical issues and designs.
• Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for electrical systems to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommends methods of compliance.
• Knowledgeable with relevant building and energy codes and how they apply to electrical installations, providing interpretation and recommendations.
• Interprets and applies various utility standards and regulations as well as the RBC.
• Explains and clarifies code-related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience of responsible field inspection; also requires 5-10 years of related experience on field projects, as well as formal certification from an independent organization, depending on type of inspection assignment.
• Completion of OSHA 10 hour safety course and other construction training.
• In-depth knowledge of standard construction specifications, codes, and special standards, methods, materials, and equipment used in construction, preferably of water and wastewater facilities.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate, and concise records.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and internet skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working as an electrician and/or instrumentation and controls technician.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent.
• Experience with inspections at wastewater or water treatment plants.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Disability insurance and life insurance options for employees and their dependents
• Free Caregiver Support
• Travel Assistance
• Counseling services and discount programs
• 401(k) company contribution matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Career advancement bonuses
• Professional registration bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Compensatory time for exempt employees
• Flexible work arrangements may also be available.