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Substation Quality Inspector II 4P/518

4P Consulting

Birmingham, Alabama

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Building Surveying, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Continuous Improvement, Document Management, Documentation, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Surveying, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, Alabama
POSTED
30+ days ago
 Substation Quality Inspector II

Experience Level: 5+ Years
Industry: Utilities / Substation / Civil Construction

Location, Calera, AL

Contract- 3 Years

Client- Alabama Power

Job Summary

The Substation Quality Inspector II is responsible for supporting quality assurance and inspection activities on substation civil and construction projects. This role focuses on field-based inspections, verification of construction activities, and ensuring work aligns with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong field experience in surveying, grading, and civil construction, is comfortable working on active job sites, and communicates effectively with construction teams, engineers, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret grading plans, drawings, and soil/geotechnical reports

  • Perform field inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with project requirements

  • Support quality control and documentation activities on substation construction sites

  • Communicate inspection findings clearly through written reports and verbal updates

  • Coordinate with construction crews, survey teams, and project management

  • Utilize surveying equipment including robotic instruments, GPS, and data collectors

  • Maintain organized inspection records and field documentation

  • Support continuous improvement of quality and inspection processes

  • Work from a field office or job site, as required

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of surveying experience using:

    • Robotic instruments

    • GPS systems

    • Data collector instruments

  • Experience reading and interpreting grading plans and soil reports

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills

  • Proficiency with computers and/or iPad for field documentation and reporting

  • Ability to work full-time in a field office or active job site environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in civil construction, preferably supporting substation projects

  • Familiarity with utility construction standards and field inspection practices

Work Environment

  • Field-based role on substation construction sites

  • Combination of outdoor work and field office documentation

  • Requires comfort working in varying site and weather conditions

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