High Voltage Transmission Line Inspector

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Inspector for our Honolulu, HI office. This position will have the ability to work remotely from the field and perform field inspections on Underground HV Transmission Line Projects. Work will be conducted in Honolulu, Hawaii for 4-6 months and then back to the lower 48 states.

Be involved in projects with our Power Constructors Inc Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides high‑voltage (HV) and extra‑high‑voltage (EHV) transmission line inspection support to engineers and project managers to ensure electric utility, transmission line, and power delivery construction compliance with approved plans, specifications, utility standards, contract documents, and regulatory and codified requirements (including NESC, OSHA, NERC, and utility construction standards). Responsibilities involve performing field inspections of overhead and underground transmission line construction projects, including transmission structures, foundations, drilled shafts, concrete placement, conductor stringing, sagging and clipping, insulators, hardware assemblies, grounding systems, ROW access roads, and environmental compliance.

Work may also include inspection of substation interfaces, underground duct banks, vaults, and high‑voltage cable installations, as well as associated civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical installations. Generates accurate inspection reports, daily logs, non‑conformance documentation, and photo records related to assigned aspects of HV/EHV transmission line construction and power delivery projects. Ensures that all responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for electric transmission safety, constructability, reliability, and system performance.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

• Follow established inspection and QA/QC practices to provide technical assistance and guidance supporting the proper construction, installation, and operation of transmission lines, foundations, structures, access roads, infrastructure, equipment, and associated civil, structural, and electrical systems in accordance with approved utility and project design specifications

• Act as a field inspection consultant regarding work progress, constructability, and issue resolution; serve as the primary or sole transmission line inspector on assigned projects or assist in overseeing HV/EHV construction inspection activities for projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Verify load calculations, foundation designs, material quantities, change orders, and contract pay items; interpret and resolve differences related to transmission line plans, profiles, structure details, and construction specifications

• Monitor project phasing, outage coordination, and contractor work activities to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to utility and contract requirements; document daily activities, deficiencies, corrective actions, and issues throughout the transmission line construction lifecycle

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

• Attend pre‑construction, safety, and coordination meetings; respond to technical questions from contractors, utility representatives, and project stakeholders regarding inspection requirements and construction standards

• Prepare technical inspection reports summarizing findings and conclusions, producing complete and accurate documentation using photographs, sketches, field measurements, calculations, inspection software, spreadsheets, and 2D/3D technical drawings related to HV/EHV transmission line construction

• Support technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification, safety observations, and constructability assessments, providing input and…