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Owners Construction Electrical Representative NAES Corporation - 3.4 Adelanto, CA Job Details Contract $90 - $100 an hour 8 days ago Qualifications Public works construction inspection Construction specifications Contractor management Defect resolution root cause analysis Construction safety management Electrical job site management Construction schedule coordination Utility electrical systems Electrical schematic reading and interpretation OSHA 10 Schedule management Construction drawing review Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Utility inspection Construction quality inspections Electrical quality assurance Electrical layout diagram interpretation Utility construction projects Quality control problem-solving Building installation safety compliance Safety procedures for high-voltage work Root cause analysis Construction workplace safety regulations Field engineering Construction quality assurance experience Electrical systems commissioning
Full Job Description Title:
Owner's Construction Electrical Representative Position Type:
Contract Location:
California Key Project Requirements :
5+ years of experience in electrical construction, field engineering, owner's representative, or construction oversight roles supporting utility, transmission, substation, or HVDC projects. Strong experience with high-voltage electrical construction, including substations, switchyards, transmission systems, or converter stations. Proven ability to perform construction inspections, witness testing, and monitor contractor compliance with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Owner's Construction Electrical Representative to support construction of a major HVDC Converter Station project in California. This position will serve as the owner's on-site electrical representative, providing construction oversight and monitoring of all electrical activities to ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes. The successful candidate will work closely with contractors, engineers, and the owner's project team to monitor installation quality, witness testing, resolve field issues, and support successful project execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Provide field oversight of electrical construction activities to verify work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and applicable codes. Serve as the primary owner representative for electrical construction activities, coordinating with contractors, consultants, engineers, and project management. Perform routine field inspections, construction walkdowns, and witness electrical testing to verify installation quality and contractor compliance. Monitor contractor safety performance, work authorizations, and construction activities to ensure compliance with site safety requirements and OSHA standards. Review technical drawings, specifications, construction documentation, and field changes to verify compliance with project requirements. Assist engineering and construction management teams in resolving technical issues, field conflicts, and construction-related concerns. Maintain field reports, inspection documentation, observations, and project records while communicating construction progress and issues to project leadership.
Job Requirements :
Strong background in high-voltage electrical construction, including substations, switchyards, transmission systems, converter stations, or utility infrastructure projects. Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Oversight Representative, Field Engineer, Electrical Inspector, or similar role on major capital projects. Thorough understanding of contractor coordination, construction inspections, work authorizations, quality assurance, and field safety practices. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, construction schedules, and technical documentation. Experience supporting construction planning, scheduling, equipment coordination, and field issue resolution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including participation in root cause investigations and development of corrective actions. Education /
Experience :
Experience supporting high-voltage electrical construction, transmission, substations, switchyards, or HVDC converter station projects required. OSHA 10 certification required.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $90-$100/hr.
