Substation Communications and Electrical Inspector
MacKay
| Company | MacKay |
| Category | Marketing |
| Location | Template update before posting |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success.
We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. Mackay is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to provide construction quality oversight for high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Montana. The QAR serves as the owner’s representative, ensuring contractor work complies with project specifications, drawings, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
This position is focused on observation, documentation, verification, and reporting of construction activities. The Quality Assurance Representative does not direct contractor means and methods but serves as an independent representative ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.
This position requires a strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, utility construction practices, communications infrastructure, facility construction and renovation practices, and quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will work independently at field locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana while maintaining close coordination with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
Essential Responsibilities
Perform quality assurance inspections on high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities construction projects in the PNW and Montana.
Monitor contractor work for compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals.
Verify installation of high voltage electrical equipment including:
Substation equipment
Switchgear and breakers
Transformers
Grounding systems
Conduit and cable installations
Protection and control systems
Verify installation of communications systems including:
Fiber optic cable systems
Network infrastructure
Radio communication systems
SCADA and telemetry systems
Communication shelters and associated equipment
Perform facilities inspections including:
Building construction and renovations
Concrete, structural steel, and architectural components
Roofing and building envelope systems
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Fire protection and life safety systems
Site development, fencing, and drainage improvements
Control houses, communication shelters, maintenance facilities, and other utility support structures
Review contractor quality control documentation and inspection records.
Prepare detailed daily reports, weekly summaries, and deficiency reports.
Document construction activities through written observations and photographs.
Track and verify correction of non-conforming work.
Participate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project stakeholders.
Coordinate with engineering, construction management, and client personnel regarding quality-related issues.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in utility, industrial, commercial, high voltage electrical, telecommunications, facilities, or infrastructure construction.
Working knowledge of high voltage electrical construction practices and equipment.
Working knowledge of communications infrastructure installation and testing.
Working knowledge of commercial, industrial, or utility facility construction practices.
Ability to interpret:
Construction drawings
Specifications
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