Energy Prevailing Wage Analyst - Hybrid, CA

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. seeks a Prevailing Wage Analyst to ensure compliance with IRA PWA requirements on energy and infrastructure projects in California. You will review wage determinations, certified payrolls, and apprenticeship records, and collaborate with project teams to resolve discrepancies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and liaison with legal, tax, and finance to support audits, tax credits, and regulatory reviews while staying current with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and apprenticeship requirements, including applicable IRA PWA requirements.
• Knowledge of certified payroll, wage determinations, worker classifications, fringe benefits, and related compliance documentation.
• Skill in analyzing payroll, labor, and compliance data to identify discrepancies and potential compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and apply federal prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, including applicable IRA and Davis-Bacon requirements.
• Review wage determinations, certified payrolls, worker classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship records for compliance.
• Identify compliance discrepancies and support wage calculations, corrective actions, and resolution of contractor and subcontractor issues.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance and provide guidance on documentation and applicable labor requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and prepare reports and documentation to support tax credit claims, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor changes in applicable federal regulations and guidance and incorporate updates into compliance activities and procedures.
• Collaborate with project, legal, tax, finance, and other stakeholders to address compliance matters and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Prevailing wage knowledge

Davis-Bacon compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, construction management, labor relations, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. seeks a Prevailing Wage Analyst to ensure compliance with IRA PWA requirements on energy and infrastructure projects in California. You will review wage determinations, certified payrolls, and apprenticeship records, and collaborate with project teams to resolve discrepancies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and liaison with legal, tax, and finance to support audits, tax credits, and regulatory reviews while staying current with federal regulations.