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Substation Inspector/Observer

Summary/Objective:
The Substation Inspector/Observer role is responsible for overseeing construction of contracted
projects. The inspector will perform daily on-site inspections to verify the work is being completed in
strict accordance with drawings and specifications of approved project documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Properly observe testing requirements for drilled pier foundations, slab on grade, monolithic
foundations, access roads, yard rock, installation of ground grid, substation steel, and wiring.
Interact professionally with Contractors by providing clear, accurate, and timely
communications.
Create and maintain daily detailed inspection reports
Review any discrepancies with the appropriate parties
Maintain all contract documents, necessary permits, and updated drawings
Ensure a safety-conscious work environment, and initiate corrective action as necessary

Qualifications/Experience:
Five years minimum working knowledge of Substation facilities and foundations
Previous substation construction and inspection experience preferred
Journeyman Lineman experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of construction principles and techniques, including construction
specifications, drawings and conformance requirements.
Proficient in Project Management applications (e.g., Procore).
Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to perform basic web-based tasks
Basic understanding of field mobile applications (e.g., ArcGIS, Field Maps, etc.) preferred.
Possess and maintain any necessary certificates
FHWA NHI 132070 (Drilled Shaft Inspectors Qualification), helpful but not required
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade I Certification or Higher, helpful but not required

Competencies:
Communication
Negotiating Resolution
Adaptation and Dealing with Ambiguity
Results Driven
Customer Focus
Relationship Partnering
Problem Analysis and Critical Thinking
Technical Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility:None

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a project specific non-exempt/hourly position. The hours will fluctuate.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
Work Environment: This job operates in indoor and outdoor field environments including routine
use of a vehicle and walking field assessments of utility infrastructure and can include work in
remote locations as well as urban/city environments. Vehicle use may include stepping in and
out of a full size 4x4 pickup truck several times a day for long durations and/or frequent stops and
ability to work/drive safely in potentially harsh weather conditions.

Physical Demands: The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to travel and
work in a field environment. This includes walking/hiking three or more miles a day on various
surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes, standing,
sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, grasping and making repetitive
hand movement in the performance of daily duties. This position can include exposure to noise,
dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions, exposure to hazardous traffic
conditions, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light to moderate weights up to 50 pounds as well as
operating assigned equipment and vehicles. Employee must have the ability to verbally
communicate to convey and exchange information and the ability to see and hear in normal range
with or without correction.

This position is located in Colorado, however we are taking applications from all states.

Salary Range:$45.00- $55.00 per hour

Other Duties:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and performance
standards of the position. Incumbents will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO Statement:
EDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please, No Recruiter Outreach
We kindly ask that staffing agencies and external recruiters donotcontact us regarding this position. We are not seeking third-party recruitment support and will not consider unsolicited resumes or proposals. Any such materials sent will be treated as property of our company without obligation.