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Relay Construction Inspector

PRIME Traffic Control
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company car
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

RCI-Relay Construction Inspection I

COMPANY:
Full-service utility construction company established in 1999 specializing in turnkey power substation construction. Seeking experienced relay construction inspection professional for full-time, permanent hire in North Carolina. Per diem and full benefits, 401K, PTO, sick time and holidays, company vehicle and year-round job stability.

POSITIONS:
Relay Construction Inspection I
  • Two-year technical degree AND three or more years of relevant experience OR
  • 5 years of relevant experience (if no degree)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Responsible for ensuring Contract Compliance is provided for Contractors performing Relay & Controls services on the clients system
  • Will ensure work is completed safely and to design specifications
  • The scope of work will vary from simple upgrades and maintenance on existing substations to the construction of new substations
  • Responsible for identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues that could compromise the success of a project (e.g. design issues, material issues, Contractor performance issues, access issues, customer issues, etc.)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities
  • Work long hours and potential weekends
  • Navigate uneven terrain (steep slopes)
  • Varying climates
  • Valid driver's license
Communication / Coordination
  • Provide efficient customer service and communicate with field personnel often
  • Provide responsive, courteous, and timely service
  • Constant and timely communications with Relay Inspectors & Clients Energy Relay Support Manager
Technical
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
  • Support technical field staff and consultants with protection & control applications
  • Comply with all applicable NERC regulations and document for NERC-CIP procedures
  • Support power system facilities and equipment installation/upgrade to electric power generating stations, T&D substations, P&C systems
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of substation relaying protection and SCADA system
  • Prepare project reports
  • Document projects for tracking and lessons learned
Training
  • OSHA 10
  • HP training
SCOPE OF WORK COMPLIANCE, WORK PLAN, PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE
  • Perform and document EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) safety audits
  • Ensure pre-job briefings or observations are being effectively used
  • Monitor crew productivity
  • Validate units/T&E (Time & Equipment) completed for invoicing
  • Report all Human Performance, safety and environmental incidents immediately to local representative for client
  • Perform and document QA inspections during construction
  • Support project documentation and ensure as-built drawings are completed and submitted
  • Provide feedback on personnel performance
  • Provide status reports as needed
  • Ensure coordination of outages with customer, Contractor, local operating personnel and System Controlling Authority
  • Facilitate/Attend pre-construction meetings with the Contractor prior to move-in (as needed) to discuss and develop job plan and sequence
  • Ensure compliance with prints, work orders and construction practices
  • Verify the proper use of all Human Performance tools such as: HP tool kit, functional guidelines, barricading, PIC signs, good housekeeping, etc.
  • Participate in Pre-Job and Post-Job briefings
  • Interface with other departments to resolve all issues (ex. temporary power, switching manpower, etc.)
  • Ensure that all NERC test documents, red-lines, SOI, etc. are submitted to the relay construction engineer following energization
  • Attend final walk through and check off
COMPENSATION
  • Competitive salary
  • Full benefits package (medical/vision/dental, matching 401K, PTO, etc.)
  • Company vehicles are provided for company business use only.
  • Phone and laptop

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