Job Description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Deadline to Apply: October 13, 2026

Pay Grade

14

Position Summary

The Construction Inspector will monitor, assess, evaluate, verify, discuss, decide, resolve, report and document contractor construction activities as to ensure that the CPS Energy design requirements, associated drawings and specifications, along with all Local, State and Federal regulations and industry best practices, are being met in a safely, effective and in an environmentally safe manner.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct Inspections of Underground Electrical Distribution (UED) and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) and streetlight maintenance. 
• Serve as field liaison between contractors, within various areas of CPS Energy, and customers as needed.
• Ensures contractors are working safely and to CPS Energy Standards and Specifications, processes and procedures.
• Ensures contractors are following provided CPS Energy designs and standards coordinating approved modifications as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in preconstruction/planning, on-going construction status, and post-construction meetings.
• Perform field investigations to follow up on work completed and respond to customer concerns.
• Identify, stop and report any contractor safety infractions to CPS Energy management and/or contract crew management.
• Meets with contract foreman to assist in problem resolution.
• Coordinates contractor work with CPS Energy entities and various 3rd party entities.
• Ensures contract work is performed in a safe and timely manner, meeting expected deadlines, and as economically efficient as possible.
• Communicates with designers and other stakeholders regarding all changes made in the field.
• Plans, coordinates and tracks work assigned to contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization

Aptitude and experience in reading and interpreting construction designs.

Ability to understand safety and company policies and standards

Dedicated and flexible with work time as needed to meet the business needs of work area.

Ability to work Emergency Call Out

Knowledge of CPS Energy construction standards and safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Underground Electrical Distribution (UED) construction
• Experience in Underground Residential Distribution (URD) construction
• Experience as an Underground journeyman or above
• Bilingual

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Building and Supporting Teams

Resolving Conflict

Working Safely

Delivering High Quality Work

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally with or without accommodation, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Travel between plants as needed. Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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