Electrical Inspector – Data Centers (Texas)

About the role

The Electrical Inspector will conduct detailed inspections of electrical infrastructure in mission‑critical data‑center facilities across Texas. The role ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code, IEEE standards, local regulations and client‑specific design criteria while providing technical guidance to contractors and owners.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of power distribution panels, switchgear, transformers, UPS, battery rooms, generators, grounding, cabling, and fire‑alarm/suppression systems.
• Interpret and apply NEC, IEEE 3000, NFPA 70, local codes and client‑specific criteria, and communicate requirements to contractors and owners.
• Review construction drawings, single‑line diagrams and specifications for compliance and constructability.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, non‑compliance notices and corrective‑action recommendations with photographic evidence.
• Provide technical assistance to data‑center owners, facility managers, electrical contractors and permitting authorities.
• Support project planning, schedule coordination and budget tracking for inspection activities.
• Assist inspection management with business‑development tasks such as outreach and proposal preparation.
• Perform routine office duties including data entry, filing inspection records and updating compliance databases.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail to detect code violations and documentation errors.
• Analytical thinking for evaluating schematics and on‑site conditions.
• Customer‑focused service with professional communication.
• Integrity and ethics in handling confidential inspection data.
• Adaptability to varying weather, site constraints and shifting schedules.
• Team collaboration with inspection management, contractors and internal staff.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop.
• Digital imaging skills, including use of digital cameras and photo‑editing software.