Electrical Technician

Actalent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Technician/QA-QC Engineer for a utility-scale solar construction project in Peoria, IL. You will perform inspections, verify compliance with NEC and project specs, and support ITPs and documentation to ensure quality from pre-installation through final acceptance.

Collaboration with field teams and clients is essential. The role requires strong documentation skills, experience with electrical codes, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical inspection and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of electrical installations (DC/AC wiring, combiner boxes, inverters, switchgear).
• Verify construction aligns with drawings, project specs, NEC, and codes/standards.
• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs) and documentation processes.
• Conduct pre-installation, in-process, and final acceptance inspections and walkdowns.
• Track and report non-conformance issues (NCRs) and support resolutions.
• Maintain detailed quality records, reports, and turnover documentation.
• Collaborate with field superintendents, foremen, crews, project managers, and engineers.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors and client representatives.
• Support commissioning readiness and punch list completion.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Quality assurance

Reading drawings

Documentation & reporting

Job description

Job Title: Electrical TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a QA/QC Engineer to support quality assurance and quality control efforts on a utility-scale solar construction project. This role will work closely with field teams, project management, and subcontractors to ensure all electrical installations meet project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of electrical installations, including DC/AC wiring systems, combiner boxes, inverters, and switchgear.

• Verify that construction aligns with engineering drawings, project specifications, NEC, and applicable codes/standards.

• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs) and documentation processes.

• Conduct and document pre-installation inspections, in-process inspections, and final acceptance walkdowns.

• Track and report non-conformance issues (NCRs) and support resolution efforts.

• Maintain detailed quality records, reports, and turnover documentation.

• Collaborate with field superintendents, electrical foremen and crews, project managers, and engineers.

• Assist in coordinating with third-party inspectors and client representatives.

• Support commissioning readiness and punch list completion.

Essential Skills

• Experience with electrical inspection and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and project specifications.

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with solar electric projects.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Work Environment

The position is onsite at a construction solar farm, specifically in a green field environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.