Position summary
Cornerstone is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector with medium voltage construction experience to join a construction management team supporting port electrification projects in Oakland, CA
Key responsibilities
- Review electrical submittals for conformance with NEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, PG&E, Port Utilities, and City of Oakland codes (CBC, CEC)
- Field inspect switchgear, transformers, switchboards, breakers, instrument transformers, protective relays, EV chargers, grounding, batteries, vaults, duct banks, conductors, control wiring, lighting, and utility metering
- Review short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies
- Attend NETA acceptance testing, functional testing, UL field certification, and NRTL evaluations; report results and track open items
- Verify City of Oakland green tag approval and confirm all test reports, permits, and arc-flash labels are complete before energization
- Provide technical troubleshooting support on programming, wiring, testing, and commissioning issues
- Conduct final energization-readiness inspections with Port Harbor Facilities and coordinate meter installation with Port Utilities
- Recommend acceptance or rejection of electrical work and support the Professional Electrical Engineer's certification letter
- Prepare Daily Inspection Reports, inspection checklists, and photo logs; maintain records in SharePoint and Unifier
- Review schedules to identify upcoming inspections and attend weekly or biweekly project meetings
- Monitor as-builts, review closeout documents, and identify and report deficiencies to contractors and tenants
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated electrical construction inspection experience on medium voltage equipment and infrastructure
- Working knowledge of NEC/CEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, and utility (PG&E) requirements
- Experience witnessing NETA acceptance testing and reviewing electrical test reports
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, single-line diagrams, and specifications
- Strong documentation skills, including daily reports and photo logs
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or ability to obtain one before starting work
- Valid driver's license
Preferred qualifications
- ICC Electrical Inspector certification or NETA certification
- Experience with shore power, EV charging, substation, or port/marine terminal projects
- Familiarity with the Caltrans Uniform Filing System
- Experience with SharePoint, Oracle Primavera Unifier, and reviewing CAD as-builts
- Prior work on public agency or port construction programs
About the project
You will inspect major electrical improvements across 11 Port and tenant projects, including new medium voltage substations, shore power, and EV and truck charging infrastructure.
- Port projects (full-time CM support): Berth 22 and Berth 24 Shore Power; Washington St Garage EV Chargers
- Tenant projects (as-needed inspection): Eagle Rock Development, Eagle Rock Shore Power, Matson EV Chargers, Tesla/Forum EV Chargers, OICT RTG Electrification, EPA SSA / TraPac / ETS Truck Chargers, and Berth 30–32 High Mast Light Pole Relocation
Work is split roughly 80% Port projects and 20% tenant projects. The team will be based at the Port's main building, 530 Water Street, Oakland.
Salary Range: $85–$95 per hour, based on experience