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Electrical Design Engineer (AutoCAD)

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Electrical Design Engineer (AutoCAD)

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How much do substation inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation inspector in Austin, TX is $33.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.69 and $47.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a substation inspector do?

A substation inspector evaluates electrical substations to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. They perform inspections, identify potential issues, and verify that equipment such as transformers and circuit breakers are functioning properly, often using specialized tools and safety protocols. The role requires knowledge of electrical systems and may involve certifications like OSHA or NICET.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the substation inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Substation Inspector, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, safety protocols, and utility regulations, typically supported by relevant technical certifications or an associate degree in electrical engineering technology. Familiarity with inspection tools, safety equipment, and systems like SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is often required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish excellent inspectors in this field. These skills are crucial for ensuring substations operate safely and efficiently, while preventing costly outages or non-compliance issues.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a substation inspector?

As a Substation Inspector, your day usually involves performing thorough inspections of electrical substations, reviewing equipment for signs of wear or potential safety issues, and verifying compliance with industry standards. You may also be responsible for preparing detailed inspection reports, coordinating with maintenance teams, and scheduling follow-up checks as needed. Interacting with engineers, utility workers, and safety personnel is common, making teamwork and clear communication important to the role. This variety ensures that the workday remains dynamic and provides opportunities to build expertise in both technical and collaborative aspects of substation operations.

What is a substation inspector?

A Substation Inspector is responsible for inspecting, testing, and ensuring the proper maintenance of electrical substations. They check for equipment faults, safety compliance, and adherence to regulatory standards. Their duties may include reviewing transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays to prevent power failures. They also document inspection results and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams. This role is essential for maintaining a reliable and safe electrical grid.

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Infographic showing various Substation Inspector job openings in Austin, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 14% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,116 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

High Voltage Transmission Line and/or Civil Inspector

WSP

Austin, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line & Civil Inspectors in Nevada. This position will be primarily responsible for performing transmission line inspections and civil inspections. This position will be a field-based position that includes working in various field offices across the state of Nevada. Approximately half of the time will be working out of the field office and the other half in the field (i.e. Transmission line, substation, and telecommunications sites).

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world-and we need your help. 

Be involved in projects with our Power Constructors Inc Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides highvoltage (HV) and extrahighvoltage (EHV) transmission line inspection and civil inspection support to engineers and project managers to ensure electric utility, transmission line, and power delivery construction compliance with approved plans, specifications, utility standards, contract documents, and regulatory and codified requirements (including NESC, OSHA, NERC, and utility construction standards). Responsibilities involve performing field inspections of overhead and underground transmission line construction projects, including transmission structures, foundations, drilled shafts, concrete placement, conductor stringing, sagging and clipping, insulators, hardware assemblies, grounding systems, ROW access roads, and environmental compliance. Work may also include inspection of substation interfaces, underground duct banks, vaults, and highvoltage cable installations, as well as associated civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical installations. Generates accurate inspection reports, daily logs, nonconformance documentation, and photo records related to assigned aspects of HV/EHV transmission line construction and power delivery projects. Ensures that all responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for electric transmission safety, constructability, reliability, and system performance.

Your Impact
  • Follow established inspection and QA/QC practices to provide technical assistance and guidance supporting the proper construction, installation, and operation of transmission lines, foundations, structures, access roads, infrastructure, equipment, and associated civil, structural, and electrical systems in accordance with approved utility and project design specifications.
  • Act as a field inspection consultant regarding work progress, constructability, and issue resolution; serve as the primary or sole transmission line inspector on assigned projects or assist in overseeing HV/EHV construction inspection activities for projects of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Verify load calculations, foundation designs, material quantities, change orders, and contract pay items; interpret and resolve differences related to transmission line plans, profiles, structure details, and construction specifications.
  • Monitor project phasing, outage coordination, and contractor work activities to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to utility and contract requirements; document daily activities, deficiencies, corrective actions, and issues throughout the transmission line construction lifecycle.
  • Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
  • Attend preconstruction, safety, and coordination meetings; respond to technical questions from contractors, utility representatives, and project stakeholders regarding inspection requirements and construction standards.
  • Prepare technical inspection reports summarizing findings and conclusions, producing complete and accurate documentation using photographs, sketches, field measurements, calculations, inspection software, spreadsheets, and 2D/3D technical drawings related to HV/EHV transmission line construction.
  • Support technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification, safety observations, and constructability assessments, providing input and recommendations for mitigation, corrective action, and resolution of complex transmission line construction issues.
  • Assist with work plan development, field coordination, staffing reviews, equipment utilization, and time and cost estimates for transmission line inspection and construction support activities.
  • Coordinate with clients, utilities, and contractors to schedule and manage inspection activities across multiple transmission line work fronts.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, equivalent diploma, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant posteducation experience in a related discipline with demonstrated construction inspection experience on electric utility, power delivery, or transmission line projects, including overhead and/or underground transmission.
  • The successful candidate will have 5+ years of active field experience, computer skills (to properly fill out daily and weekly reports) and also be capable of photo documentation with working knowledge of Word and Excel.
  • Welldefined knowledge of construction inspection principles and field inspection practices, including HV/EHV transmission line inspection methods, QA/QC procedures, documentation, and compliance verification.
  • Strong analytical and technical judgment skills with the ability to evaluate transmission line construction conditions, safety concerns, quality issues, and compliance risks, and make sound field decisions.
  • Travel requirement is based on project location.
  • Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities, are all strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated selfleadership and field autonomy, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, documentation quality, multitasking, and prioritization in a fastpaced transmission construction environment.
  • Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge, inspection results, testing data, and field observations to reach sound conclusions and recommend practical, economical, and codecompliant solutions.
  • Must have current and valid driver's license.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing with the customer or engineers' standards.
  • Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate well with others at all levels of the organization.
  • Able and willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project.
  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day.
  • Must be able to wear company-provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite.
  • Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more at any given time throughout the day.
  • Must be able to walk on average 3 to 5 miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces.
  • Ability to step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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