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Electrical Inspector III

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., Herndon, VA, United States


Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary
Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential functions and responsibilities

Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations

Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials

Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes

Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards

Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues

Gathers and maintains record documents

Makes field notes and computations

Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries

Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Strong Computer proficiency

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

4+ years of Construction Inspection Experience

Must possess at least one of the following certifications:

Commercial Electrical Inspector (International Code Council-ICC)

Master Electrician License in State of Maryland

NICET Certification as Level II Electrical Power Testing (NICET)

Fire Alarm Systems-Associate Engineering Technician (NICET Level II)

Commercial Fire Alarm Inspector (International Code Council-ICC)

Must possess Non-Governmental Electrical Inspector certification from MD State Office of Fire Marshal (or achieve certification within 6 months from NTP).

Preferred Experience

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations

Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Current project is located in Washington, DC.

Must be able to work nights as required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Qualifications

Strong Computer proficiency

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

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