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Substation Inspector

Substation Inspector

ActalentSanta Clara, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

High Voltage Electrical Inspector Substation Construction (Santa Clara, CA)

Location : On-site in Santa Clara, CA

Project Duration : June 2025 August 2027

Schedule : 610 hour days / week (potential for 510 or 612 hour days / week)

Employment Type : Full-time, 2 year Project (Expected thru end of 2027)

A unique opportunity awaits for an experienced High Voltage Electrical Inspector to join a major Brownfield Live High Voltage Substation project located beside the San Francisco 49ers Football Stadium in Santa Clara, just north of San Jose. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-impact infrastructure initiative while advancing your career in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Role Overview

As the on-site Electrical Inspector, you will be responsible for daily visual inspections of electrical construction activities, ensuring alignment with design specifications, manufacturer guidelines, and California code requirements. You'll play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily inspections of electrical installations to verify compliance with design, manufacturer procedures, and California codes.
  • Identify and report non-conformance items clearly and promptly.
  • Prepare and submit detailed daily inspection reports in Word and PDF formats.
  • Build strong working relationships with general contractor personnel to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Collaborate closely with the on-site Construction Manager to confirm installation procedures and address any issues.
  • Communicate installation progress, crew sizes, equipment types, and time allocation of activities to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in high-voltage substation electrical work (installation or supervision).
  • Journeyman Electrician (California) and / or Electrical Construction Technologist.
  • At least 2 years of experience as an Electrical Inspector.
  • Certified Electrical Inspector Certification (asset).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with Protection & Controls, Outages, and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
  • Experience with safety protocols in live high-voltage substations (asset).
  • Experience in testing, commissioning, and start-up activities (asset).
  • Current First Aid / CPR certification.
  • Energy Isolation Certification (asset).
  • Excavation and Trenching Safety Certification (asset).
  • Residency in or near Santa Clara / San Jose, CA strongly preferred.
  • Why This Role?

    This is more than just a jobit's a chance to be part of a team that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and supports professional growth. If you're passionate about electrical safety and thrive in high-energy environments, we'd love to hear from you.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

    Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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