Electrical Inspector - Atlas

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking an Electrical Inspector (CM Engineer 2) to join our Portland, OR team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspection & Testing:
• Conduct on-site detailed inspections of electrical work, including materials, installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Verify that electrical equipment and components such as electrical panels, switchgears, transfer switches, transformers, photovoltaic cells and equipment, lighting fixtures and controls, and other power and communication equipment meet material specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Ensure that construction practices and material installation comply with applicable local and national codes and regulatory requirements.
• Witness and/or perform tests of electrical continuity, cable insulation resistance, and system grounding in compliance with engineering plans.
• Conduct Final System Acceptance walkthroughs.
• Complete punch-listing logs.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of inspections, including daily reports, checklists, and photographs.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive inspection reports, highlighting any deviations from specifications or standards and recommending corrective actions.
• Document non-conformance issues and follow up to ensure they are addressed and resolved.
• Coordination & Supervision:
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to address and resolve any issues related to electrical quality and compliance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to ensure that project teams understand and implement necessary changes.
• Participate in meetings and discussions related to project progress, quality control, and safety.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure that all electrical work complies with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Monitor on-site safety practices and ensure that all personnel adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Identify potential safety hazards related to electrical elements and recommend measures to mitigate risks.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and standards for electrical inspections.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving quality control processes and procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements in technology, and regulatory changes to continuously improve quality standards.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical inspection, quality control, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in inspection, such as Electrical Inspector Certification or equivalent, are highly desirable.
• Ability to use various electrical test and measurement equipment, including voltage and amperage meters, conductivity meter, power supplies, and megger insulation testers.
• Ability to review and interpret project electrical drawings and technical documents, including communications, pump stations, single line diagrams, and electric panel schedules.
• Ability to review and interpret other engineering discipline drawings and technical documents, including utility, architectural, mechanical, and fire protection.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety building codes, systems, and trade practices.
• Knowledge of low and high voltage power systems protection and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and effectively communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

Technical requirements:

• Ability to write technical reports
• Web based storage systems
• Thorough understanding of document control systems
• Computer literate
• Knowledge and understanding of QC/QA, Materials Engineering, and construction activities preferred.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability and willingness to commute to project site locations to perform work
• This role involves on-site inspections, documentation, and reporting to verify that all electrical work, including materials, installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning meet quality and safety standards.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf