Electrical Inspector

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Lincoln, NE Until 8/21/2026 First posted July 30, 2025 Last posted July 30, 2025
Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Electrical Board - Agency 30


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$24.574


Job Posting:

JR2025-00018322 Electrical Inspector (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-02-2025


Job Description:

Under general supervision, independently performs skilled technical work in the inspection of electrical construction projects to ensure compliance with state electrical codes. Performs related work as assigned


 

Examples of Work

Conducts electrical inspection of new wiring and equipment in commercial, industrial, and public use buildings for compliance with the National Electrical Code; conducts inspections on other installations at owner's request; prepares inspection reports covering compliance or non-compliance, action taken, and final status; maintains records and files of inspection reports, correspondence, and investigation. 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent plus five years’ experience as electrical inspector, electrical contractor, or construction electrician. Must possess Class A electrical contractor, Class A master, or Class A journeyman electrical license.

Legal Requirements: Must be able to achieve certification as a state electrical inspector, through a nationally recognized electrical inspector certification organization, within 6 months from date of employment. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the National Electrical Code, State Electrical Act, and State Electrical Board Rules and Regulations; electrical theory; familiarity with electrical testing equipment; understanding of engineering design practices; building construction, electrical equipment, and electrical construction of premises wiring systems.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective work relationships with the other staff members, building owners, contractors, and the general public. 


 

Location:  Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Hall, Hamilton, Jefferson, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster


 


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

About this role

Summary

Inspect electrical projects for compliance with state codes and regulations.

Job title

Electrical Inspector

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

government

Location requirements

Located in Lincoln, NE; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$24.574

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school educationelectrical contractor licensemaster electrical licensejourneyman electrical licensenational electrical codeelectrical theoryelectrical testing equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electrical inspectionconstructioncompliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lincoln, NE, USA

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