Substation Civil Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $40-$50/hour

Civil Inspector

Summary

The Civil Inspector provides on-site quality assurance and construction oversight for the civil construction, primarily of electrical substations. This role focuses on earthwork, grading, excavation, foundations, drainage, roads, underground utilities, and site development to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and client requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect civil construction activities including grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, drainage, access roads, underground utilities, and crushed rock installation.
• Observe drilled piers, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, foundations, anchor bolts, and underground infrastructure.
• Verify contractor work complies with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare daily inspection reports documenting progress, testing, quantities, weather, and field observations.
• Identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and non-conforming work while tracking corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, project managers, testing agencies, and client representatives.
• Maintain inspection records, permits, testing documentation, and as-built information.
• Promote a safe work environment and support project safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of construction inspection experience on utility, heavy civil, industrial, transportation, renewable energy, or substation projects.
• Experience with grading, excavation, concrete, foundations, earthwork, drainage, underground utilities, or site development.
• Previous substation construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction testing and quality assurance practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software (Procore or similar).
• Experience with mobile field applications (ArcGIS Field Maps, Fulcrum, Survey123, etc.) preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (or higher)
• FHWA/NHI Drilled Shaft Inspector Qualification
• ICC or NICET Construction Inspection Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Competencies

• Construction Inspection
• Quality Assurance
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Safety Focus
• Teamwork

Position Details

• Status: Full-Time, Project-Specific
• Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Varies by project and may include overtime, weekends, travel, and extended hours.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily outdoors on active construction sites and substations. Frequent travel, walking on uneven terrain, exposure to weather, construction equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds are required.

Salary Range

$40.00$50.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiter Outreach

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or recruiting services for this position.