Electrical Oversite Representative

Owner’s Representative for Electrical Protection, Control, and Communications Construction Oversight.

Job Purpose: 

Providing construction oversight and monitoring of all electrical protection, control and communication systems activities on site. This position is primarily field based.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Field Electrical Oversight Representative plays a key role in the successful execution of the construction of an HVDC Converter station project. This position reports to the Construction Oversight Manage and is primarily responsible for monitoring on-site construction activities.

·       Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with technical drawings, specifications, quality standards, and site safety program requirements. 

·       Witness testing and perform field inspections of electrical construction activities.

·       Assist engineering in resolving technical issues that arise during construction.

·       Perform quality control and quality assurance activities, including auditing work and documentation.

·       Perform quantity surveying activities as required.

·       Monitor construction progress against the project schedule.

·       Prepare daily construction reports.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineering (PE) license or a two-year technical college diploma with experience on at least two high-voltage (345kV or higher) projects involving electrical systems, P&C, or communications.

·       Experience reviewing and analyzing P&C and communications drawings, specifications, and related documentation.

·       Experience serving as a P&C and Communications Field Engineer on high-voltage substation construction projects.

·       Experience with low voltage electrical systems such as electrical panel and switchgear installation, cable pulling and termination, grounding systems, electric motors, general building electrical works, and applicable codes and regulations.

·       Experience with cybersecurity.

·       Experience performing field inspections and preparing daily construction reports.

·       Ability to spend approximately two-thirds of working time in the field.

·       Practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical and communications equipment, components, and systems.

·       Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in low to high-voltage electrical systems.

·       Solid understanding of communication and coordination among Owners, Consultants, and Contractors.

·       Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary field personnel.

·       OSHA 10 certification required; familiarity with construction site safety practices is essential. 

·       Strong understanding of safety controls, work authorization processes, material testing and construction inspection requirements.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence and project documentation and communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.