See Electrical Construction Inspector 1.

Positions in this level specialize in one of the assigned areas:

Field Inspector:

Positions inspect a wide range of complex electrical wiring installations to ensure compliance with National Electrical Code, state laws, rules and regulations. Positions direct and perform electrical inspections; provide inspection of contractor’s work; perform on-site inspections; provide technical advice to contractors; and prepares inspection reports, progress reports, or deficiency reports. Positions work in collaboration with the lead and supervisor to solve highly complex electrical wiring installation problems.



Virtual Electrical Inspections Inspector:

Using a variety of video calling platforms positions perform complex virtual electrical wiring inspections to ensure compliance with National Electrical Code, state laws, rules and regulations. Positions direct and perform virtual electrical inspections; review contractors plan prior to inspection to highlight areas to review during inspections and prepares detailed reports of virtual inspections. Performs outreach and training to users on VEI systems. Positions work in collaboration with the lead and supervisor to solve highly complex virtual electrical wiring installation problems.


Electrical Compliance, Outreach, Regulation, and Education Inspector:

Residing in the E-CORE Program, positions serve as a statewide representative. Positions combat the underground electrical economy; ensure the legitimacy of contractors seeking out industrial insurance tax evasion. Develop cases and interface with regional electrical inspection staff and others to ensure compliance with electrical laws and refer violators to industrial insurance and other regulators. Train inspectors and others in electrical laws to achieve maximum compliance with electrical licensing laws and rules and industrial insurance reporting.


Electrical Licensing Auditor:

Performs complex audits of electrical contractors who have verified hours of experience submitted by an electrical trainee ensuring compliance under Chapter 19.28. Reviews applications and determines if an applicant is eligible to take an examination for the master journey level electrician, journey level electrician, master specialty electrician, or specialty electrician certificate of competency. Positions are responsible for identifying fraudulent hours on trainee affidavits; contractors use of unsupervised trainees and/or absentee administrators and non-permitted electrical work. Makes recommendations to revoke any certification of competency obtained through error or fraud.



Electrical Plans Examiner:

Examine plans for electrical installations of a complex nature that are required by law in schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, public and private buildings and commercial construction. Determines compliance with the National Electrical Code, state laws, rules and regulations, or develops electrical codes/construction standards to comply with NEC and/or to incorporate into state regulations, or trains Electrical Construction Inspectors in a formal training program.

Positions independently perform complex functions and are required to be highly proficient in electrical laws and policies within a specialized program area. Positions at this level will work with and assist higher level electrical construction inspectors ensuring compliance with National Electrical Code, state laws, rules and regulations. May lead team projects in conducting complex electrical inspections.

Acts as a resource to other types of electrical inspectors and guides lower levels of the Electrical Construction Inspector series;

Maintains technical knowledge of new technologies in the electrical field, changes and updates to the NEC for industrial, commercial and residential, assists the electrical inspection program with interpretations of NEC, RCW, and the Washington electrical rules and regulations;

Participates in special projects or assignments such as special inspections, process improvement studies, and productivity measures;

Trains and assists Electrical contractors in the use of VEI systems;

Inspects electrical installations using a virtual online platform;

Performs large-scale investigations of illegal activity by out of state contractors;

Enforces the laws pertaining to licensing, certification, and proper supervision of trainees’ statewide;

Trains electrical inspectors in compliance investigation and documentation processes;

Testifies in a court of law to the requirements of the RCW and the evidence gathered during an investigation;

Reviews and verifies all types of documentation that are used to ensure proper employment and supervision to validate hours worked for trainees to qualify for exams;

Interviews employers and employees to gather information on work history and proper supervision to be able to approve affidavit hours of trainees;

Reviews complex wiring diagrams to ensure compliance with NEC, RCW, and WAC;

Works with electrical engineers, electrical contractor, and other related trades to solve problems with engineering designs to ensure compliance with NEC, RCW, and WAC;

Attends continuing education training to maintain electrical license;

Keeps work records and prepares reports from those records as requested by the supervisor;

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of: National Electrical Code and Washington State Wiring Rules and Regulations; standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of electrical trade; industry hazards and safety precautions; computing electrical loads; layout and operation of electrical circuits.

Ability to: read and interpret routine plans and blueprints of electrical installations; interpret and apply electrical codes; explain technical aspects of electrical trade to lay-persons; meet and deal effectively with people; prepare clear, concise reports.

The following legal requirements are necessary for positions in this category. Per RCW 19.28.321 positions require a valid Washington General Journey Level Electrical (EL01) license issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and no less than four years of experience as a journey level electrician in the electrical construction trade installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment or four years of experience as a journey level electrician performing the duties of an electrical inspector employed by the department or a city or town with an approved inspection program under RCW 19.28.141.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Requires completion of the Electrical Construction Inspector 1 requirements and successful completion of the required in-training program and one year as an Electrical Construction Inspector 2.

Note: ECORE Inspector in-training program is fully focused on compliance.

Equivalent education/experience.

Some positions may require a driver’s license.

New job class established; range 77E; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.