Senior Transmission & Substation Inspector

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.June 04, 2026We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.Position OverviewThis is a non-exempt position performing inspection and constructionoversight duties for the Engineering Department of the Grand River DamAuthority as assigned by the Sr. Manager, T&D Engineering.Supervision Received:Reports directly to the Senior Project Manager. Works in conjunctionwith other engineering staff for technical resources.Supervised Personnel:Normally does not supervise personnel. May assume specific temporarysupervisory duties for certain project functions and/or trainingdutiesEssential job functions include, but are not limitedto:Inspects and/or verifies work of outside contractors concerningsubstation and/or transmission line construction projects.Maintains records of contractor progress on assigned projects.Verifies contractor pay estimates based upon project completionlevels.Coordinates switching and line sectionalizing with GRDA dispatchcenter for contractor work.Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned areas.Maintains records for completion of as-built drawings on assignedprojects.Assists in coordination of construction activities withlandowners, contractors, and GRDA personnel.Assists the Engineering Team in designs of substation andtransmission projects with opinions on constructability asrequested.Assists in obtaining & verification of easements forsubstation and transmission projects.Field checks easements to verify placement of equipment andencroachments. May be required to research easements to determinevalidity.May assist in creating specifications, reviewing bid documents,and evaluation of bids received.Assists in troubleshooting and provides technical advice duringrepair activities.After-hours work may be required under normal and systememergency conditions.Assists in preparation and upkeep of construction standards fortransmission lines and substations.Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:Must have a working knowledge of electric utility equipment,materials, and construction practices involved in building andmaintaining transmission lines and substations.Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experiencewith Excel and Word.Must be capable of methodical analysis of technicalproblems.Familiarity with lockout tag-out (clearance) procedures.Must be familiar with safety practices involved in working aroundenergized high voltage equipment within substations, distributionsystems, and customer electrical systems.Must be comfortable dealing with customers and contractors in aone-on-one atmosphere and have demonstrated good communicationsskills.Education, Training, Experience:High school education or GED.Journeyman level of experience as an electric utility lineman orin a substation maintenance or relay technician position.Minimum of four years experience in line and/or substationconstruction.Prefer applicant who has had working experience in an electricutility environment in and around high voltage equipment.Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are anOklahoma resident.Physical/Mental Requirements & WorkingConditions:Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and work from ladders andelevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, orworking around high voltage equipment.Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on anirregular basis.Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention tovisual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for theoperation of test equipment, tools, and computers.Work is performed mainly outdoors in all types ofweather.Emergency work may be performed outdoors and/or indoors in a highnoise/high temperature environment with possible work in confinedspaces.Emergency repair assistance work may be required during inclementweather and at any time in any season.Other information:Position is located at the Transmission headquarters near Pryor,Oklahoma. Specific work sites and substation locations exist throughoutthe northeastern quarter of Oklahoma and/or other locations, asassigned.Compensation will be commensurate with experience andqualificationsHighly competitive benefits packageIf you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY