Electrical Field Engineer

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful growth

Real collaboration

Respect for your time

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Weekly team lunches

Culture that connects

Job summary

AKS is looking for an Electrical Engineer with strong field experience to support utility-scale renewable projects. You will lead onsite oversight of LV/MV/HV electrical systems, inverters, and BESS installation, ensuring work aligns with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

Join a collaborative team that values ownership, growth, and delivering results across the United States. Travel readiness and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate LV/MV/HV electrical scopes in the field.
• Willingness to travel across the United States.
• OSHA 10 safety trained.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day onsite oversight of LV, MV, HV systems, inverters, and BESS installation.
• Coordinate cable pulling, terminations, and testing per project specs.
• Ensure QA/QC and energization readiness during installation.
• Interface with OEMs and commissioning teams for installation needs.
• Manage electrical NCRs and corrective actions with root-ccause analysis.
• Track testing and turnover documents through project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor progress and issues.
• Review work plans, methods, safety procedures, and schedules.
• Support inspections, punch walks, and permit closeouts.
• Maintain project documentation on site conditions and decisions.
• Represent EPS on site and build strong client/vendor relationships.

Skills

Electrical systems coordination

Construction oversight

QA/QC documentation

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

MS Project

Job description

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with strong electrical systems experience to support utility-scale renewable projects including solar, BESS, and wind. In this role, you will lead onsite oversight of LV/MV/HV electrical systems, inverters, and BESS electrical installation, ensure work aligns with plans and specifications, support QA/QC efforts, and help keep construction activities safe, efficient, and on schedule. You'll coordinate with EPC partners, OEMs, and subcontractors, support inspections and site walks, resolve field issues, and maintain clear documentation while serving as EPS's onsite representative.

Location & Travel Requirement: This is a full-time, onsite role. Candidates must be available to work five days per week at project sites in the outside the greater Phoenix area.

What You’ll Do

• Leading day-to-day onsite oversight of the installation of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems, inverters, and BESS on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Overseeing coordination of cable pulling, terminations, and testing to ensure work is completed safely and according to project specifications.
• Ensuring electrical QA/QC and energization readiness throughout the installation process.
• Interfacing with OEMs and commissioning teams to coordinate installation requirements, resolve technical issues, and support system energization and startup activities.
• Managing electrical NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Tracking testing and turnover documentation throughout the project lifecycle to support mechanical completion, energization, and closeout.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, NEC requirements, and industry standards.
• Conducting regular site walks to monitor installation progress, identify potential issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Reviewing work plans, construction methods, safety procedures, and schedules for electrical and general construction activities.
• Supporting inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation related to site conditions, inspections, field decisions, and project progress.
• Serving as EPS's onsite representative while building strong working relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experienced construction professional with an electrical engineering background and familiarity with solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Skilled at coordinating multiple trades and managing electrical scopes including LV/MV/HV systems, cable installation, and energization in a fast-paced field environment.
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with EPC partners, OEMs, utilities, and internal teams.
• Excellent at documenting meetings, decisions, and site changes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction scheduling tools.
• Able to pass a background check, motor vehicle screening, and pre-employment drug test.
• Safety trained for field work (OSHA 10).
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States.

Nice to Have

• EIT or PE licensure.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind construction.
• Direct experience with LV/MV/HV electrical systems, cable terminations, and energization activities.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs during installation and commissioning.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and turnover documentation.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.