Inspector – Power/Substation Construction

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a  Inspector - Power/Substation Construction to join our team for a significant rail tunnel project in the New York / New Jersey area. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful relocation, installation, and protection of essential utility infrastructure during the construction process. This role involves inspecting, monitoring, and documenting utility-related construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and local regulations. We are seeking candidates that preferably have an understanding of: 26 kV TBM substation installation and/or design, technical aspects of generators and automatic transfer switches, and a significant amount of 480V heavy equipment power distribution components, together with use of 13.2 KV voltage mining-type flexible cabling to power the two Tunnel Boring Machines that will be utilized on our job. 

Arcadis is a part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, charged with supporting the Gateway Development Commission delivering the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).  We are building this delivery team by combining our existing global and local experts and bringing on the additional required talent that will be necessary to deliver the HTP. We are seeking to engage with technical experts excited by this opportunity who would like to join our locally based teams in New York and in New Jersey. 

Role Accountabilities:

• Inspect utility work, including the relocation, installation, and protection of water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications infrastructure
• Ensure utility construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable codes
• Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to project schedules
• Identify and document deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Serve as a point of contact between contractors, utility companies, and project management
• Coordinate with utility owners and agencies to minimize disruptions and resolve conflicts in a timely manner
• Provide updates on utility work progress and issues to the project team
• Maintain accurate daily inspection logs, photos, and reports detailing work performed, issues encountered, and resolutions
• Assist in reviewing contractor submittals, RFIs, and change order requests related to utility work

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar related work experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in utility inspection, utility construction, or related infrastructure projects

Key Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of utility systems (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunications)
• Familiarity with excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation standards and best practices
• Knowledge of utility relocation processes and coordination with utility owners
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations related to utility construction (e.g., OSHA, NJDEP, and local codes)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and document non-conformance issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective coordination with contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification as a Construction Inspector (e.g., NICET or ICC certification)
• Experience working in rail, tunnel, or other heavy civil infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with New Jersey utility providers and permitting processes
• Experience managing union electrical contractors or any prior experience dealing utility companies (like PSE&G or Con Edison) would be an added bonus

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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