High Voltage Transmission Line &/Or Civil Inspector

Job Description WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Inspector in Nevada. This field‑based position will primarily perform transmission line inspections across the state, alternating between field office work and field duties such as inspecting transmission lines, substations, and telecommunications sites. Opportunity Provide high‑voltage (HV) and extra‑high‑voltage (EHV) transmission line inspection support to engineers and project managers, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, utility standards, contract documents, and regulatory requirements (including NESC, OSHA, NERC, and utility construction standards). Responsibilities include performing field inspections of overhead and underground projects, generating accurate inspection reports, daily logs, non‑conformance documentation, and photo records, and ensuring all activities meet or exceed industry safety and quality standards. Your Impact Follow established inspection and QA/QC practices to provide technical assistance and guidance on construction, installation, and operation of transmission lines, foundations, structures, access roads, and related systems. Act as a field inspection consultant regarding work progress, constructability, and issue resolution; serve as the primary or sole inspector on assigned projects or assist in overseeing HV/EHV construction inspection activities. Verify load calculations, foundation designs, material quantities, change orders, and contract pay items; interpret and resolve differences related to plans, profiles, structure details, and specifications. Monitor project phasing, outage coordination, and contractor work activities to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to utility and contract requirements; document daily activities, deficiencies, corrective actions, and issues. Work with cross‑functional teams to execute project work. Attend pre‑construction, safety, and coordination meetings; respond to technical questions regarding inspection requirements and construction standards. Prepare technical inspection reports summarizing findings and conclusions, producing complete documentation using photographs, sketches, field measurements, calculations, inspection software, spreadsheets, and drawings. Support technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification, safety observations, and constructability assessments, providing input for mitigation and resolution of complex issues. Assist with work plan development, field coordination, staffing reviews, equipment utilization, and time and cost estimates for inspection and construction support activities. Coordinate with clients, utilities, and contractors to schedule and manage inspection activities across multiple work fronts. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications High School Diploma. Minimum of 9 years of post‑education experience in a related discipline with demonstrated construction inspection experience on electric utility, power delivery, or transmission line projects. 5+ years of active field experience, computer skills for daily and weekly reports, and photo documentation capability with Word and Excel. Well‑defined knowledge of construction inspection principles and field inspection practices for HV/EHV transmission lines. Strong analytical and technical judgment skills for evaluating safety, quality, and compliance risks. Travel as required based on project location. Knowledge of transmission line foundations, conductor stringing, substations, and facilities is strongly preferred. Self‑leadership and field autonomy with strong attention to detail, documentation quality, multitasking, and prioritization. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to recommend practical, economical, and code‑compliant solutions. Current and valid driver’s license. Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications compared to customer or engineer standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks on a project. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day. Must wear company‑provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs continuously throughout the day. Capacity to walk 3 to 5 miles daily across rough terrain or unlevel surfaces. Ability to step in and out of a 3/4‑ton pickup truck several times a day. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability throughout their careers. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer respecting Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. 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