Substation Construction Inspector
- Job Type: fulltime
- Department: N/A
- Location: Johnson City, TX
- Posted: Feb 17, 2026
Description
Substation Construction Inspector (SCI)
We are currently seeking a Substation Construction Inspector (SCI) to support substation construction activities for utility infrastructure projects. The SCI serves as the Owner's Representative in the field, overseeing contractor execution to ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements. This role requires a strong field presence, attention to detail, and effective coordination between construction crews, Engineering, Project Managers, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Owner's Representative overseeing all aspects of substation construction activities.
- Provide on-site construction inspection for multiple concurrent substation construction projects.
- Ensure construction contractors comply with all applicable safety, environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
- Review substation designs prior to construction to become familiar with project scope, material requirements, construction sequencing, and outage requirements.
- Verify construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, PEC standards, and industry best practices.
- Monitor daily construction activities and progress against approved project schedules.
- Coordinate construction activities with Engineering, Substation Project Managers, and other PEC departments to maintain project timelines.
- Assist Engineering and Substation Project Managers with project scope development and constructability input.
- Identify, document, and immediately communicate construction issues, discrepancies, or schedule risks to project leadership.
- Notify PEC Engineering if projects are at risk of not meeting contracted schedules and recommend recovery options.
- Inspect delivered materials and equipment to verify quantities, condition, specifications, and compliance with project requirements.
- Receive, inventory, inspect, and/or reject materials delivered directly to job sites and provide required documentation for NISC system entry.
- Coordinate contractor pickup of PEC-furnished material from the JC Warehouse and provide necessary documentation for warehousing and NISC input.
- Reject construction activities, workmanship, or materials that do not meet PEC standards, specifications, or approved designs.
- Verify construction activities are fully complete and compliant prior to contractor invoicing approval.
- Assist with identification, documentation, and required updates to PEC-furnished materials and equipment.
- Coordinate outages and/or mobile transformers as necessary to support construction activities.
- Verify accuracy of drawing markups and as-built documentation; maintain hard-copy control house drawing sets and coordinate loading of electronic files into ADEPT.
- Conduct pre-construction meetings, safety tailboards, and on-site safety briefings as required.
- Serve as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector for assigned projects and ensure implementation of environmental controls.
- Provide accurate weekly construction reports and project status updates to all stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and documentation assistance through project closeout.
- Serve as primary or backup construction inspector for assigned projects, as directed by the Engineering Manager.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure successful project completion.
- The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Strong understanding of substation construction practices, materials, and field operations.
- Knowledge of utility construction safety standards, environmental compliance, and quality control processes.
- Ability to read, interpret, and verify engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to identify construction issues proactively and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Professional judgment and ability to work independently in an active construction environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, schedule adherence, and fiduciary responsibility.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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 accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee may be required to travel
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
- This position may require working more than 40 hours per week
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