Senior Level Electrical Inspector Jobs

JOB TITLE: Electrical QA Inspector (Lead)

LOCATION: Houston, TX (Onsite)

DURATION: 3-6 month contract with extensions/conversion

RATE RANGE: $47/hr.

The Role (What to Expect):

The Lead Electrical QA Inspector is the QA Manager's primary field representative for electrical-related activities (e.g., installation, wiring/termination, testing), verifying conformance to engineering designs, codes, and Tesla standards. This position will lead a team of field QA inspectors, oversee surveillance and audits, perform inspections as needed, while supporting the QA Manager in achieving project quality objectives.

Responsibilities (What You'll Do):

- Lead and manage QA inspection activities across the project; direct field QA inspectors in independent audits and inspections, ensuring all contractor QC activities conform to specifications, ITPs, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, NETA ATS, NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA).
- Mentor, train, and evaluate field QA inspectors; provide technical direction and on-the-job training to ensure inspectors are qualified, knowledgeable, and proficient in accordance with project QA procedures.
- Oversee the review and evaluation of contractor QC documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements; identify systemic gaps and escalate findings to the QA Manager with recommended corrective action and process improvements.
- Lead audit and surveillance of contractor and subcontractor QC systems; prepare audit reports and nonconformances with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative recommendations for the QA Manager.
- Coordinate and oversee key electrical testing and inspection activities (e.g., installation/mounting, wiring/termination, continuity/insulation resistance); confirm contractor QC tests are performed correctly, at the required frequency, and meet project specifications and code acceptance criteria.
- Lead investigation and resolution of complex QA issues; drive root-cause analysis, corrective action, verification, and nonconformance closure per the project QA program.
- Maintain QA documentation and reporting to the QA Manager, contractor QC, and project leadership; track quality trends, systemic issues, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of the QA program throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Requirements (What You'll Bring):

- Current Journeyman Electrician License.
- Minimum of 12 years' experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects with at least 3 years in a supervisory/lead capacity and 3+ years of experience as a client/owner quality representative.
- Ability to read and interpret discipline-specific technical documents; communicate clearly with field QA inspectors, contractor QC, and the QA Manager on findings, audits, and corrective actions.
- Advanced knowledge of QA program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., IEEE, NETA ATS, NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA); advanced familiarity with inspection tools and methods (e.g., multimeter, megger/insulation resistance, ammeter, voltage tester).
- Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex/systemic quality issues; present root-cause findings and corrective/preventive recommendations to the QA Manager.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply and enforce them throughout all phases of the project and system turnover walkdowns.
- Ability to lead and perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goals.

Benefits Summary:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter, and 401(k) benefits with company matching.

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