Utility Inspector Jobs in Oakland, CA (NOW HIRING)

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 is seeking a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients — including public utility commissions — across the country. This role focuses on the full lifecycle of electric service installations: reviewing applications, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing cost estimates and bills of materials, conducting field inspections, and delivering construction-ready job packages. 

• Review electric service applications for installations of temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility and service facilities.
• Review and provide comments on project submittals throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare initial bill of materials and cost estimates for utility service applications.
• Perform field inspections and prepare field reports in accordance with client and city standards.
• Prepare complete job packages containing all final information needed to construct each project.
• Validate design information such as structure type, conductor specifications, material standards, and constructability against utility standards.
• Attend scheduling, coordination, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders (utility clients, contractors, developers, and other agencies).
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• 4+ years of experience in utility distribution planning or electric utility project review.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation.
• Working understanding of NESC, GO 95 & 128(California), or similar standards.
• Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting/design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in utility infrastructure planning or electric utility project coordination.
• Experience supporting public utility clients (e.g., municipal utilities, public utility commissions).
• Advanced understanding of NESC, GO 95 (California), or similar standards.
• Experience preparing bills of materials, cost estimates, and construction-ready job packages.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools for reviewing design submittals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Salary range for this position is $83,000 - $104,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to perform job walks (as-needed).

Visiting job sites will be required. Therefore, candidate must be local to the Bay Area.

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.