Electrical Construction Engineer

Acciona Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

15 days PTO + 9 holidays + 2 flexible,

Daily per diem

Company vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks an Electrical Construction Engineer to join the Fleming Solar Farm project in Flemingsburg, KY. You will oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with designs, standards, and regulations while collaborating with contractors and project teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely turnover to Operations, with opportunities for career growth and hands-on ownership of site activities within a leading renewable energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3–5 years electrical engineering experience in construction/renewable energy
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; AutoCAD and MS Project/Primavera preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring installations follow drawings, specs, QA/QC standards, codes and contract requirements
• Serve as SME for electrical construction, supporting design reviews, RFIs, and constructability issues
• Monitor construction quality and testing during commissioning and ensure safe, reliable installations
• Maintain construction documentation: RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawings, minutes, logs
• Support turnover to Operations and participate in project reporting and KPI tracking
• Assist in training new Construction Engineers

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Construction Engineer to join our on-site crew to support the construction of Fleming Solar Farm in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. This role oversees electrical construction activities, ensuring installations meet engineering designs, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable regulations. The Electrical Construction Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and project teams to resolve technical issues, maintain safety and quality standards, support commissioning, and ensure successful project turnover to Operations.

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Construction Engineer to join our on-site crew to support the construction of Fleming Solar Farm in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. This role oversees electrical construction activities, ensuring installations meet engineering designs, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable regulations. The Electrical Construction Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and project teams to resolve technical issues, maintain safety and quality standards, support commissioning, and ensure successful project turnover to Operations.

Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to gain the perspective of working directly for the project owner of renewable energy construction, representing the owner’s interest throughout construction and the ability to more closely influence project outcomes. This includes:

• broader exposure to project execution
• meaningful project ownership and responsibility
• opportunities to develop into more senior technical or lead positions by working closely with project leadership
• and a more comprehensive understanding of how large-scale renewable energy projects are delivered

Whether you are looking to strengthen your construction engineering experience or bring an established background to a growing team, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor electrical construction activities, ensuring installations comply with engineering drawings, project specifications, ACCIONA QA/QC standards, applicable codes, contract requirements, and industry best practices.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical construction, supporting engineering contractors through design reviews, technical specifications, RFI management, and resolution of design and constructability issues, including participation in the Safety in Design process.
• Monitor construction quality and electrical testing activities before and during commissioning, identifying issues and supporting corrective actions to ensure safe, reliable installations.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings and maintain accurate construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawings, meeting minutes, and project logs.
• Support facility tie-ins, start-up, testing, commissioning, demobilization, project closeout, and successful turnover to Operations.
• Oversee safety and environmental compliance for ACCIONA personnel and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to company policies, applicable regulations, and required technical and safety training standards.
• Evaluate electrical equipment and material proposals and prepare bid tabulations to support procurement decisions.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify equipment failures and underlying issues, recommend corrective actions, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Support daily project reporting and KPI tracking for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in training and supporting new Construction Engineers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. EIT certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience in the construction industry or renewable energy industry preferred; experience in the construction of energy facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with AutoCAD and project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to temporarily relocate to project sites for several months during construction and travel domestically and internationally for extended periods as required.
• Flexibility to accommodate construction schedules, including extended hours and weekend work when necessary.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb vertical ladders, work at heights up to 300 feet, and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Pay & Benefits:

• Base Pay: $100,000-$115,000 (based on experience, education, and skillset).
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursementfor health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Construction Field Incentives:

• R&R: Employees work on a rotational Rest & Recuperation (R&R) schedule designed to support work-life balance during project deployment.
• Daily Per Diem: Employees receive company-provided per diem for the duration of project deployment.
• Site Vehicle: Employees are provided with a company vehicle and fuel card for authorized transportation related to project activities.

Job Location:

Fleming Solar Farm

650 Lantern Ridge Dr

Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Physical Requirements, Accommodations, & Accessibility Statement

Seeing & Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend documents, reports, computer screens, and other written or electronic information. (50-100%)

Communication & Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and others. (50-100%)

Standing & Walking: Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)

Climbing, Stooping & Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or perform similar physical activities, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)

Hand & Finger Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, keyboards, or other devices. (50-100%)

Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in weather conditions (extreme heat or extreme cold), noise, outdoor work, and on uneven or varied terrain (50-100%)

Color Recognition: Ability to distinguish different colors, where required by the position. (50-100%)

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.