Construction Inspector -Grand Coulee Washington

Construction & Electrical Inspector

Location: Grand Coulee, WA

Position Type: Contract / Project-Based (Anticipated January 2027 - October 2027)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizens Only (No Green Card Holders)

About the Opportunity

ASR International Corporation is seeking two experienced Construction & Electrical Inspectors to support the Bureau of Reclamation's GERC Project (Excitation System, Governor, and Protective Relay Replacement and Controls Modernization) at the John W. Keys III Pump Generating Plant. This is a high-visibility, on-site inspection role supporting modernization of exciters, protective relays, control panels, distributed I/O systems, and SCADA interfaces on units P1-P6.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with a solid electrical engineering and electrical construction inspection background.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government's on-site eyes and ears, observing and inspecting construction contractor activities for full compliance with plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Document daily progress, quantities, discussions, safety observations, and non-compliance issues through detailed written reports and captioned photographs.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance with the construction contract, the contractor's Health and Safety Plan, and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Communicate promptly and clearly with the Supervisory Resident Electrical Engineer on progress, testing results, materials, schedule changes, and any issues.
• Attend and document safety meetings and weekly coordination calls.
• Prepare and submit daily reports (typically by 9:00 a.m. the following business day) and weekly progress photographs.
• Support non-compliance reporting within required timeframes and contribute to the project completion report.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated construction inspection experience within the last five years ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

• Extensive experience in electrical construction and control system installation oversight, including protection relays, pump/generator control systems, and power distribution.

• Experience associated with hydro-generator testing and the ability to identify wiring defects, grounding non-conformances, and complex electrical issues.

• At least one prior turbine or pump unit exciter or control system upgrade/replacement inspection or oversight assignment.

• Knowledge of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) preferred; required training/certifications include:

• Fall Protection (certification within the last three years)

• Hearing Conservation

• Hazard Communication

• FIST 1-1 Hazardous Energy Protection (Lock-Out-Tag-Out)

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, Excel; Adobe; digital photography and photo captioning for reports).

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally at a professional government standard.

• Physical ability to work full days in a powerplant and construction environment under ambient weather conditions.

• Ability to complete required background investigation, fingerprinting, and Non-Disclosure Agreement process.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Green card holders and non-citizens will not be considered.

• Must be able to pass a security background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background and/or extensive electrical inspection experience (strongly preferred over purely mechanical backgrounds).
• Prior experience inspecting or overseeing work on Bureau of Reclamation, USACE, or similar hydroelectric facilities.
• Familiarity with excitation systems, protective relays, and control system modernizations.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• On-site whenever the construction contractor is working.
• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 10-hour days (occasionally 12-hour days or weekends as required by the construction schedule).
• ASR International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.