Project Solutions Inc
Overview
Location:
Various project sites across WAPA regions (Upper Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, Desert Southwest)
Salary Range:
$80,000-$95,000 DOE
Total Compensation:
Includes a range of additional benefits and living support, structured to enhance employee effectiveness while promoting overall personal and professional well-being. See below for more details on included benefits.
Period of Performance:
December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2030; exact dates subject to change
Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.
Position/Project Overview Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector (Substation) to join a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, project to support a multi-year initiative to provide Construction Inspection Services across its four operational regions: Upper Great Plains (UGP), Rocky Mountain (RMR), Sierra Nevada (SNR), and Desert Southwest (DSW). These regions span a 15-state area, including portions of the Midwest, Mountain West, and Western U.S. This project supports the construction, renovation, and maintenance of critical federal power infrastructure, including transmission lines, high-voltage substations, civil works, pre-engineered metal buildings, and other facilities. The work ensures compliance with WAPA's construction standards, OSHA regulations, and other federal safety and quality standards.
This role is contingent upon award of project.
Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct on-site inspections of high-voltage substations to verify condition, safety, and compliance with WAPA/DOE standards and operational requirements
Monitor contractor installation of high-voltage equipment including transformers, breakers, relays, switches, grounding systems, bus structures, and protective devices
Verify proper grounding, bonding, insulation, and switching installations in accordance with NESC, NEC, and WAPA safety standards
Oversee testing and commissioning activities of substation equipment, ensuring procedures and results align with technical requirements
Maintain presence in energized substations during contractor activities for safety and compliance oversight
Track daily construction progress and document inspections using WAPA-provided reporting systems
Review and interpret substation construction drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment specifications; identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections
Conduct photo documentation of substation construction activities and prepare inspection logs and bi-weekly reports
Support issuance of Special Work Permits and coordinate activities in energized areas to protect personnel and assets
Verify contractor adherence to Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and site-specific safety requirements; stop unsafe work when necessary
Assist Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with technical evaluations, RFIs, and contractor pay application reviews related to substation work
Coordinate with WAPA field engineers and contractors to resolve technical and field issues promptly
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience inspecting or working on high-voltage substation construction or maintenance projects (69 kV to 500 kV)
Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, bus systems, relays, and grounding
Experience verifying protective relaying, SCADA, and substation control wiring preferred
Familiarity with WAPA construction standards and federal government construction practices preferred
Thorough knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NESC, NEC, and applicable federal/state codes
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training preferred
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification completed or ability to obtain
Ability to operate safely within energized substations and enforce federal safety regulations
Skilled in interpreting substation drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and grounding plans
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and construction reporting tools
Strong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination, reporting, and stakeholder interaction
Valid driver’s license; able to travel to remote substation locations across WAPA’s multi-state regions
Physically capable of walking, climbing, and working in outdoor environments in proximity to energized equipment
What Does PSI Offer You?
Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
HSA
Company life insurance options for you and your family
Short-term and long-term disability offerings
PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
401(k) with a 4% employer match
Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
Always the opportunity for professional development
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/M/F/Vets
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Various project sites across WAPA regions (Upper Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, Desert Southwest)
Salary Range:
$80,000-$95,000 DOE
Total Compensation:
Includes a range of additional benefits and living support, structured to enhance employee effectiveness while promoting overall personal and professional well-being. See below for more details on included benefits.
Period of Performance:
December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2030; exact dates subject to change
Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.
Position/Project Overview Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector (Substation) to join a Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, project to support a multi-year initiative to provide Construction Inspection Services across its four operational regions: Upper Great Plains (UGP), Rocky Mountain (RMR), Sierra Nevada (SNR), and Desert Southwest (DSW). These regions span a 15-state area, including portions of the Midwest, Mountain West, and Western U.S. This project supports the construction, renovation, and maintenance of critical federal power infrastructure, including transmission lines, high-voltage substations, civil works, pre-engineered metal buildings, and other facilities. The work ensures compliance with WAPA's construction standards, OSHA regulations, and other federal safety and quality standards.
This role is contingent upon award of project.
Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct on-site inspections of high-voltage substations to verify condition, safety, and compliance with WAPA/DOE standards and operational requirements
Monitor contractor installation of high-voltage equipment including transformers, breakers, relays, switches, grounding systems, bus structures, and protective devices
Verify proper grounding, bonding, insulation, and switching installations in accordance with NESC, NEC, and WAPA safety standards
Oversee testing and commissioning activities of substation equipment, ensuring procedures and results align with technical requirements
Maintain presence in energized substations during contractor activities for safety and compliance oversight
Track daily construction progress and document inspections using WAPA-provided reporting systems
Review and interpret substation construction drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment specifications; identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections
Conduct photo documentation of substation construction activities and prepare inspection logs and bi-weekly reports
Support issuance of Special Work Permits and coordinate activities in energized areas to protect personnel and assets
Verify contractor adherence to Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and site-specific safety requirements; stop unsafe work when necessary
Assist Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with technical evaluations, RFIs, and contractor pay application reviews related to substation work
Coordinate with WAPA field engineers and contractors to resolve technical and field issues promptly
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience inspecting or working on high-voltage substation construction or maintenance projects (69 kV to 500 kV)
Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment including transformers, breakers, switchgear, bus systems, relays, and grounding
Experience verifying protective relaying, SCADA, and substation control wiring preferred
Familiarity with WAPA construction standards and federal government construction practices preferred
Thorough knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NESC, NEC, and applicable federal/state codes
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training preferred
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification completed or ability to obtain
Ability to operate safely within energized substations and enforce federal safety regulations
Skilled in interpreting substation drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and grounding plans
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and construction reporting tools
Strong oral and written communication skills for daily coordination, reporting, and stakeholder interaction
Valid driver’s license; able to travel to remote substation locations across WAPA’s multi-state regions
Physically capable of walking, climbing, and working in outdoor environments in proximity to energized equipment
What Does PSI Offer You?
Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
HSA
Company life insurance options for you and your family
Short-term and long-term disability offerings
PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
401(k) with a 4% employer match
Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
Always the opportunity for professional development
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/M/F/Vets
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