Safety Inspector

McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety Inspector – Substations & Transmission Lines to support client electric utility projects.

As a Safety Inspector for McCall-Thomas, you will join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality solutions and services to our clients. In this role, you will oversee compliance, training, and safety initiatives for substations and transmission line projects, with a primary emphasis on contract crews. You will collaborate closely with the Safety Department and Safety Management to ensure all job sites adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, and project-specific safety standards.

Work reporting location: Moncks Corner, SC

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position requiring regular travel to job sites (company fleet provided).

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Conduct safety audits and job site inspections for station and transmission line construction projects


• Perform contractor safety observations and document findings during site visits


• Review construction safety plans and project-specific safety documentation prior to and during field work


• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and contractual safety requirements


• Review and investigate incident reports; provide findings and recommendations to the Safety Department


• Contribute to Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/MSAs) and ensure corrective actions are implemented


• Review and evaluate the safety portions of bid packages to ensure compliance before contract award


• Provide on-site safety guidance and instruction to contract crews as needed


• Maintain accurate documentation of audits, observations, incidents, and corrective actions


• Utilize Intelex Safety Software to track inspections, incidents, and compliance metrics


• Prioritize safety initiatives and special safety programs as assigned


• Additional responsibilities as directed by the Safety Manager

What Will You Need:

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship


• High school diploma or GED


• Experience in construction safety, utility safety, or industrial safety (station and/or transmission line experience preferred)


• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards


• Ability to review and interpret safety plans and construction documentation


• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and contractor observations


• Strong documentation and report-writing skills


• Familiarity with Intelex Safety Software or similar safety management systems preferred


• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel regularly to job sites


• Utility, substation, or transmission line construction experience


• Experience working primarily with contract crews


• Safety certifications (OSHA 10/30, CSP, ASP, or equivalent)


• Experience participating in bid reviews or pre-construction safety evaluations

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with the opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation


• 100% company-paid medical insurance


• Company-paid long-term disability insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• 401k plan with employer contribution


• Paid time off and holiday leave


• Stock ownership opportunities

McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm serving clients through Communications Engineering, Civil & Electrical Engineering and Design, Electric Utility Maintenance Services, Electric Field Operations & UAS, as well as the McT Learning Center and Print Services. 

At McCall-Thomas Engineering, we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the success of our clients. For more information about our company, please visit: McCall-Thomas Engineering | Electrical & Communication Engineers.