Electrical Inspector

Electrical Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Pittsburgh, PA • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is currently seeking an Electrical Construction Inspector to carry out Construction Management and Inspection Services in the Pittsburgh, PA region. Projects may include public housing, education, airport, rail/transportation and/or other public building projects. Experience should include inspection of various building systems and/or electrical equipment/systems such as electric motors, power distribution, emergency generators, electrical switchgear, distribution panels, fire alarm systems, disconnect switches, conduit, wiring, and HVAC controls/building management systems (BMS).

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans and specs and prepare written contract administration documentation such as daily narratives (work reports), special inspection reports, daily time and material records, and document unit price work
• Identify potential extra work issues and keep the Resident Engineer/PM advised of potential issues
• Prepare estimates of extra work and related sketches and documentation
• Review plans for constructability and prepare comments
• Review contractor payment requests and provide comments to the Resident Engineer/PM

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of the latest Building Codes.
• Willingness to learn and an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Verbal communication includes speaking with the Resident Engineer, other contract staff, and facility staff both in person via two-way communication.
• Valid Driver's license required - Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8 years of experience inspecting construction work, varied in size (projects ranging from $200K to $25 million plus) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift)
• Trained in OSHA 30-hour construction safety

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Mechanical, civil, architectural, and structural knowledge preferred
• Aviation/Airport experience preferred
• ICC and Work Zone Safety Certifications are preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.