Electrical Construction Engineer

Transmission & Distribution World; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Site Construction Engineer to oversee electrical installation across renewable energy sites, from medium voltage to substation, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance during construction and commissioning.

You will coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, and HSE, maintain records, provide KPI data, and mentor junior engineers while traveling to project sites as needed. This role requires flexibility for extended site assignments and overtime when schedules demand.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• EIT certification is a plus.
• Familiar with site engineering documentation and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities at renewable energy sites ensuring quality, safety, and documentation.
• Support project delivery from construction to commissioning and transfer to operations.
• Supervise on-site contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Maintain meeting minutes and site records; manage RFIs and change orders.
• Support facility connections, commissioning, and testing; assist demobilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

On-site problem solving

Safety & compliance

Teamwork & mentoring

Documentation management

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

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.

Oversee the electrical installation from medium voltage, low voltage, and substation

Job Description

Supervise and ensure the correct execution of construction activities at renewable energy sites by monitoring quality, safety, documentation, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Support project delivery from construction to commissioning and transfer to operations, ensuring excellent site performance. Supervise contractor work on-site to ensure all construction complies with design plans, technical specifications, QA/QC protocols, contractual terms, applicable codes, and best practices. Apply company processes and procedures to build renewable energy facilities safely and effectively. Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings; maintain meeting minutes and site documentation. Manage site documentation including RFIs, deliverables, change orders, and plans. Support facility connections, commissioning, and testing; assist in final demobilization and project closure. Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental regulations for all personnel and subcontractors on-site. Conduct or support root cause analysis to identify failure modes and promote corrective actions. Identify cost-saving opportunities through field observations and recommendations. Provide data for daily reports and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards for internal and external stakeholders. Support and guide new construction engineers during their onboarding and field operations.

Required Skills and Competencies

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• EIT certification (Engineer in Training) is a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred experience in energy construction or renewable energy
• Familiarity with site engineering documentation and QA/QC processes in the field

SKILLS

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and respond to complex situations on site
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance
• Teamwork and mentoring
• Organizational skills to manage technical documentation

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Languages
• Tools
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Advanced level)
• Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) - preferred
• AutoCAD - preferred for plan interpretation and minor design adjustments

Others

• Ability to relocate to project sites for extended periods during construction
• Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours according to construction schedules
• Physical ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments year-round
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 90 meters
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on extended assignments

INTERNAL RELATIONS

• Construction management team
• Engineering, QA/QC, HSE departments
• Project Management Office
• Equipment suppliers
• Local authorities and external auditors

2-3 years of experience in similar functions.

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.