About this role
You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.
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As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
THE WORK:
- You’ll provide inspection and quality assurance for transportation electrical construction projects, including traffic signals, street lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), fiber optic communications, traffic monitoring stations, and related roadway electrical infrastructure.
- You’ll inspect and document electrical installations, including conduit systems, pull boxes, foundations, conductors, grounding systems, service equipment, cabinets, traffic signals, street lighting, detection systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and related electrical appurtenances.
- You’ll verify completed work complies with contract plans, specifications, special provisions, Caltrans Standards, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, approved submittals, and local agency requirements.
- You’ll verify the proper installation and testing of vehicle detection systems, communication networks, fiber optic systems, signal controllers, cabinets, service points, and electrical distribution equipment.
- You’ll coordinate directly with contractors, utility owners, public agencies, and third-party stakeholders to address construction activities, utility conflicts, outages, traffic control, testing requirements, and field issues.
- You’ll monitor contractor progress and coordinate electrical work with roadway construction, utility operations, and traffic control activities to support successful project delivery.
- You’ll maintain accurate project records and inspection documentation, including daily reports, inspection logs, quantity calculations, measurements, and supporting electrical construction records.
- You’ll assist with the preparation and administration of change orders and field-directed work, ensuring changes are properly documented and aligned with contract requirements.
- You’ll assist in preparing contract estimates, progress pay estimates, quantity calculations, and other required project documentation to support project administration.
- You’ll prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting construction progress, electrical activities, field conditions, and project status.
Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Graduation from a two-year or four-year accredited engineering, construction management, engineering technology, electrical technology, or related program; or equivalent applicable experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience inspecting electrical construction work on highway, roadway, traffic signal, ITS, street lighting, utility, or public works projects.
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience inspecting electrical construction work on highway, roadway, traffic signal, ITS, street lighting, utility, or public works projects.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Electrical Systems Specifications, and local agency Greenbook requirements.
- Experience inspecting traffic signals, street lighting, signal controllers, vehicle detection systems, ITS components, fiber optic communication systems, and electrical service installations.
- Familiarity with conduit installation, pull boxes, concrete foundations, grounding systems, conductors, wiring, splicing, and utility service coordination.
- Experience coordinating with utility providers including electrical, telecommunications, fiber optic, and municipal utility agencies.
- Possession of Caltrans Electrical Inspector, IMSA, NICET, or other applicable electrical inspection certifications.
- Experience reviewing electrical submittals, testing procedures, quantity calculations, progress payments, and as-built documentation.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.
ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT
Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.
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