Senior Electrical Inspector - T.Y. Lin International

TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies. 

As a member of the Rail and Transit Construction Management team, the Senior Electrical Inspector will be given opportunities to use your transferable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects.  You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the infrastructure construction management environment.

• Support the Project Manager/Resident Engineer in documenting construction activity related to rail and transit traction power systems & design management.
• Assist in monitoring construction contractor activity related to the installation of electrical, communications and signal equipment and fixtures, and A/C power and communication components in transit facilities.
• Create and enforce an environment that promotes project safety protocols particularly as they relate to powering on and off third rail service.
• Monitor adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Make a thorough record of the work observed by completing and submitting a Daily Construction Report in accordance with client procedures.
• Interface with the construction work force, primarily with foremen and field supers.
• When necessary, point out conditions that may lead to unsatisfactory work, maintaining a professional and courteous manner.
• Identify deficient contractor work, monitor and verify that the Contractor effectively corrects deficient work.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with the Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan and with specific Safe Work Plans.
• Monitor and ensure Contractor’s compliance with the approved Contractor’s Quality Plan in coordination with Quality specialists on-site including Contractor’s, CCM, and NYCT representatives.
• Monitor and verify the production by the Contractor of a manually marked up “As-Built” drawing set. Subsequently participate in review of the finalized Record Drawings submitted by the Contractor.
• Contribute information for daily manpower, materials, and equipment report, and weekly progress summary including photos. Contribute information for other reports such as Monthly Technical and Progress reports summarizing activities of the Contractor and of the RE organization.
• Observe independent testing and monitor instrumentation readings.
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction and testing and commissioning.
• Developing cost estimate, design program, work scope, resource planning & schedule, reporting and forecasting.
• Strong leadership & direction of allocated resource & tasks.
• Mentoring, developing, and training of junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred. Candidates with electrical training and significant years of experience will also be considered.
• At least 15+ years of experience working on construction projects in construction inspection and daily report writing preferred.
• NYCT PM 123 EIC certification preferred, or ability to obtain.
• OSHA 30-hour safety course certification preferred, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Previous experience in Rail & Transit projects is a must.
• Experience with transit agencies such as NYCT preferred.
• Knowledge of medium voltage electrical design.
• Knowledge of load flow and fault current analysis.
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TYLin remains committed to complying with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements, as such this role may be situated in a jurisdiction with masking or vaccinate or test requirements to attend office or client locations (controlled location). You should ask your manager about this prior to starting. Should you be subject to the requirements, you are required to disclose your vaccination status within the first week of starting or before entering a controlled location, whichever comes first. As a condition of employment, applicants for any safety-sensitive positions covered under 49 CFR Part 219 must also complete and pass both pre-employment and other screenings in accordance with the law. TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $56.40 - $84.57 hourly for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.