Substation Inspector

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Substation Inspector

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is currently seeking a Substation Inspector. This position will be primarily responsible for performing substation inspections. This position may be up to 100% travel. POWER will provide mobilization to and from the project. Work will be conducted in the Reno, Nevada area and surrounding states.

Required Education/Experience

• The successful candidate will have 10 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.
• Travel requirement is based on project location.
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities, are all strongly preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Included But Not Limited To

• This job may require you to work up to 12 hr days, 5 to 6 days a week if project requires
• 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 12hrs 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
  
  

Required Skills

• Must have current and valid driver’s license
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing with the customer or engineers’ standards
• Combined in the below statement
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate well with others at all levels of the organization
• Will prepare detailed reports and present to the customer in an organized, clear and concise manner each day
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care
  
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.