Electrical Construction Inspector

Industry

Water

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. As an Electrical Inspector, you will provide field inspection and quality oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring electrical installations are completed safely and in compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and project specifications.

We require the services of an Electrical Inspector to inspect new and upgraded water and wastewater conveyance and facility electrical equipment. Duties include verifying code compliance of wiring for pumps, valves, sensor, generators, panel boards, and miscellaneous other electrical equipment associated with small water treatment facilities. The Electrical Inspector will identify environmental hazards. You will inspect existing structures requiring upgrades and repairs. You will liaise with stakeholders regarding remedial action as well. 

To ensure success in this role, you will apply your knowledge of engineering fundamentals and safety regulations to ensure the soundness of building structures. Top candidates will be of unimpeachable integrity, detail-oriented, and assertive.

You will have the ability to work independently and perform duties at the construction site. To effectively make minor decisions concerning work in progress and solving field and office problems. The Electrical Inspector will work under the direction of a project manager, and will assume the following functional responsibilities:

• Perform quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plans and specifications on the electrical work installation work.
• Daily diaries to document site conditions
• Ability to communicate with the RE, Project Manager, Principal Assistant Resident Engineer, field personnel, public outreach personnel, client staff, and the construction administration staff.

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of relevant electrical inspection and management experience on public works projects
• Proficient in the use of computer application programs Word and Excel.
• Must have valid drivers license with good driving history
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to walk construction site, including walking up and down slopes, climbing ladders, and walking on scaffolding and other temporary structures. 

Ideally you will have:

• Knowledge of water related equipment installation such as flow elements, motor installation, actuated valves, 
• Knowledge of generator installation, panel boards, duct banks, wiring diagrams, electrical code, plan reading, and testing.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

55.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

95.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $55.00 to $95.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
San Francisco	California	United States