Construction Inspector -Grand Coulee Washington

Construction & Electrical Inspector
Location:  Grand Coulee, WA
Position Type: Contract / Project-Based (Anticipated January 2027 – October 2027)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizens Only (No Green Card Holders)
About the Opportunity
ASR International Corporation is seeking two experienced Construction & Electrical Inspectors to support the Bureau of Reclamation’s GERC Project (Excitation System, Governor, and Protective Relay Replacement and Controls Modernization) at the John W. Keys III Pump Generating Plant. This is a high-visibility, on-site inspection role supporting modernization of exciters, protective relays, control panels, distributed I/O systems, and SCADA interfaces on units P1–P6.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with a solid electrical engineering and electrical construction inspection background.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government’s on-site eyes and ears, observing and inspecting construction contractor activities for full compliance with plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Document daily progress, quantities, discussions, safety observations, and non-compliance issues through detailed written reports and captioned photographs.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance with the construction contract, the contractor’s Health and Safety Plan, and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Communicate promptly and clearly with the Supervisory Resident Electrical Engineer on progress, testing results, materials, schedule changes, and any issues.
• Attend and document safety meetings and weekly coordination calls.
• Prepare and submit daily reports (typically by 9:00 a.m. the following business day) and weekly progress photographs.
• Support non-compliance reporting within required timeframes and contribute to the project completion report.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated construction inspection experience within the last five years ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Extensive experience in electrical construction and control system installation oversight, including protection relays, pump/generator control systems, and power distribution.
• Experience associated with hydro-generator testing and the ability to identify wiring defects, grounding non-conformances, and complex electrical issues.
• At least one prior turbine or pump unit exciter or control system upgrade/replacement inspection or oversight assignment.
• Knowledge of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) preferred; required training/certifications include:
  • Fall Protection (certification within the last three years)
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Hazard Communication
  • FIST 1-1 Hazardous Energy Protection (Lock-Out-Tag-Out)
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, Excel; Adobe; digital photography and photo captioning for reports).
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally at a professional government standard.
• Physical ability to work full days in a powerplant and construction environment under ambient weather conditions.
• Ability to complete required background investigation, fingerprinting, and Non-Disclosure Agreement process.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Green card holders and non-citizens will not be considered.
• Must be able to pass a security background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background and/or extensive electrical inspection experience (strongly preferred over purely mechanical backgrounds).
• Prior experience inspecting or overseeing work on Bureau of Reclamation, USACE, or similar hydroelectric facilities.
• Familiarity with excitation systems, protective relays, and control system modernizations.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• On-site whenever the construction contractor is working.
• Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 10-hour days (occasionally 12-hour days or weekends as required by the construction schedule).
• ASR International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.