Electrical Inspector (Utility-Scale Solar Construction)

System One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking an Electrical Inspector for a contractor role on a utility-scale solar construction project. The onsite position in Hobbs, NM, runs 50 hours per week from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a strong focus on safety and quality oversight of electrical installations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in electrical construction or inspection, experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, and the ability to read complex drawings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical construction or inspection experience.
• Utility-scale solar construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day electrical construction activities on a utility-scale solar project.
• Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors throughout construction.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.
• Oversee low- and medium-voltage electrical installations.
• Inspect electrical connections to solar panels, trackers, and inverters.
• Ensure electrical systems are installed correctly prior to commissioning.
• Identify construction issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation and reports.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on the jobsite.
• Partner with Construction Managers and project leadership to support successful project execution.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Oversee EPC contractors

Read electrical drawings

Solar construction experience

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NEXTracker systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Inspector (Utility-Scale Solar Construction)
Location: Hobbs, NM
Type: Contract
Compensation:
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 50 Hours/Week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Security Clearance:

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day electrical construction activities on a utility-scale solar project
• Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors throughout construction
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements
• Oversee low- and medium-voltage electrical installations
• Inspect electrical connections to solar panels, trackers, combiner boxes, and inverter systems
• Ensure electrical systems are installed correctly prior to commissioning
• Identify construction issues and recommend technical solutions
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation and reports
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on the jobsite
• Partner with Construction Managers and project leadership to support successful project execution

Requirements

• 7+ years of electrical construction or electrical inspection experience
• Utility-scale solar construction experience
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems
• Experience providing oversight of EPC contractors
• Strong understanding of electrical construction practices and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred but not required)
• Experience with NEXTracker systems
• Utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) experience
• Previous Owner's Representative experience
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience supporting major EPC contractors or utility owners are highly desired. Examples include: Mortenson, Blattner, Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, Kiewit, Sargent & Lundy, National Grid, NextEra Energy, Duke Energy.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience inspecting electrical work on utility-scale renewable energy projects and understands the challenges of working in an active construction environment. They take pride in ensuring quality workmanship, maintaining safety standards, and partnering with contractors to keep projects on schedule.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.