Job Description

Electrical / IT Inspector – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Capital Improvement Program

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Division: Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division
Type: Full-Time | Multiple Shifts - TBD (typical dayshift is 6:00am – 2:30pm or 5:00am – 1:30pm M-F; night shift is 10:00pm – 6:30am Sun

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical / IT Inspector to join the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) team within the Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division. This position plays a vital role in supporting LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring that all electrical and IT construction activities meet safety regulations, design specifications, and applicable codes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-impact infrastructure projects that improve airport operations and enhance passenger experience across LAWA facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of electrical and IT systems to ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, LA City, and LAWA standards.

• Review and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting activities, progress, and safety observations.

• Verify contractor compliance with NFPA 70, 70E, 72, and other applicable codes.

• Track and document field changes, time-and-material work, and job quantities.

• Assist in reviewing contractor payment requests against approved schedules of values.

• Support special inspections and testing in coordination with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies.

Typical Inspection Areas Include

• Electrical Installations:

  • Underground utilities, duct banks, high-voltage switchgear, and electrical panels

  • Conduit racks, conductors, and grounding systems

  • Lighting systems (interior and exterior)

  • Fire life safety systems, including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems

  • Electrical shutdowns, lockout/tagout procedures, and breaker coordination

• IT Infrastructure Installations:

  • Low-voltage systems (voice/data, security, access control)

  • Door card readers, security cameras, and P.A. systems

  • Communication cabling and equipment rooms

Minimum Qualifications

• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector (required).

• 3+ years of experience performing electrical/IT inspections for building construction.

• Proof of NFPA 70E training within the last 3 years.

• Proof of Cal-OSHA 30-Hour training within the last 4 years.

• Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 72 standards.

• Training in fall protection and harness use.

• Must obtain a LAWA SIDA badge prior to start.

• Must be able to work any assigned shift (day, swing, or night) as dictated by the project schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journey-level electrician experience in public works, institutional, commercial, or industrial settings.

• Proven track record overseeing code compliance on large-scale projects.

• Strong understanding of electrical and IT systems in complex facilities such as airports.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and address field deficiencies.

• Exceptional communication and time management abilities.

• Open to continuous learning of agency-specific requirements.

• Airfield lighting experience (3+ years) preferred for airfield-related tasks.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, and PM Web (or similar project management platforms).

• Ability to navigate and manage electronic documentation systems for contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Conditions

• Ability to walk long distances across terminals and airfield environments.

• Availability for nights, weekends, modified shifts, and overtime as project schedules require.

• Flexibility to support accelerated construction timelines as needed.

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