Electrical / IT Inspector - Buildings - Los Angeles, CA

Electrical / IT Inspector - Buildings

Base pay range: $147,000.00/yr - $156,000.00/yr

Position Description Summary: The Electrical / IT Inspector will support LAWA's electrical construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA's Capital Improvement Program.

Professional Experience Level / Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical/IT inspection staff shall have 3 years or more experience performing electrical/IT inspections for Building Construction.
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector.
• Proof of NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years.
• Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years.
• Training & knowledge of NFPA -70, 70E, & 72.
• Fall protection and harness training.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience at the journey-level as an electrician, with a focus on the installation and repair of electrical systems in public works, institutional, commercial, or industrial settings.
• Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
• Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
• A strong understanding of diverse code requirements.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of electrical and IT systems across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications. Review and interpret construction documents including blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Prepare comprehensive daily inspection reports that clearly document the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability.
• Verify contractor compliance with local and national electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70, 70E, 72) and LAWA-specific standards.
• Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities.
• Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
• Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.
• Review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, with minimal supervision.
• Perform inspections of electrical installations including:
  • Underground utilities and duct banks
  • High-voltage switchgear and electrical panels
  • Conduit racks, conductors, and grounding systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Fire life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems
  • Electrical shutdowns, lockout/tagout procedures, and breaker coordination
• Inspect IT infrastructure installations such as:
  • Low-voltage systems (voice/data, security, access control)
  • Door card readers, security cameras, and public address systems
  • Communication cabling and equipment rooms

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam).

Education/Training

• High school diploma (or equivalent).

Additional Requirements

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night.
• Open to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by the contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Availability to work overtime to meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks is preferred.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other (IT Services and IT Consulting)