Renewable Energy Site Electrical Construction Lead

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 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.