Project Inspector- Electro Mechanical (Wawa)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. SMEC scores B on the Alion truth index.
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
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About the Role
The Inspector - Electro-Mechanical is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and verifying the installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment and systems for the Wawa PSP project to ensure compliance with approved engineering designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, and quality assurance procedures
The position ensures that all electro-mechanical works are properly executed, documented, and completed in accordance with project requirements, while identifying and reporting non-conformities, defects, and potential technical issues to support the successful delivery of the project.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect the installation and erection of electro-mechanical equipment, including turbines, pumps, generators, motors, valves, gates, and auxiliary systems.
- Monitor equipment alignment, positioning, anchoring, leveling, and assembly activities.
- Verify that installation works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturer's recommendations.
- Conduct site inspections to identify installation defects, deviations, and workmanship issues.
- Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to address inspection findings.
- Review and verify Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality control procedures.
- Ensure materials and equipment delivered to site comply with approved technical specifications and material submittals.
- Witness and inspect equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation activities as required.
- Verify compliance with applicable international standards, codes, and project quality requirements.
- Issue inspection reports and document non-conformities for corrective action.
- Witness and inspect functional, performance, and operational tests of electro-mechanical equipment.
- Monitor pre-commissioning activities, including flushing, lubrication, pressure testing, and equipment checks, as applicable.
- Inspect testing of turbines, generators, pumps, motors, valves, and associated auxiliary systems.
- Verify testing procedures, test results, and commissioning records against approved requirements.
- Coordinate with commissioning engineers and contractors in resolving technical issues identified during testing.
- Review approved drawings, equipment specifications, technical submittals, and installation procedures.
- Identify discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved engineering documents.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.
- Provide technical observations and recommendations on electro-mechanical installation and inspection matters.
- Attend technical coordination meetings and communicate inspection findings to the concerned project personnel.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and periodic electro-mechanical inspection reports.
- Maintain records of inspection requests, inspection cheklists, test results, and quality documentation.
- Monitor the status of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspection findings.
- Verify completion of punch list items and outstanding electro-mechanical works.
- Support the preparation of completion reports, equipment acceptance documents, and turnover documentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred, particularly for positions requiring professional engineering judgment.
- Relevant training or certification in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), construction inspection, and testing and commissioning is an advantage.
- Training in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and construction safety requirements.
- Familiarity with international engineering codes and standards, including IEC, IEEE, ISO, ASME, and applicable project specifications.
- Additional training in hydropower plant equipment, rotating machinery, and electro-mechanical systems is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electro-mechanical installation, construction supervision, inspection, or quality assurance and quality control.
- At least 3 years of experience in hydropower, power generation, pumped storage, or other major infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Experience in the installation, inspection, and testing of turbines, generators, pumps, motors, valves, and auxiliary mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience in reviewing technical drawings, equipment specifications, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Experience in witnessing equipment testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Experience in identifying construction defects, issuing inspection observations, and monitoring corrective actions.
- Previous experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, or Owner's Engineer teams is an advantage.
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