Solar Construction Electrical Inspector

Westinghouse Electric Company; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protec

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Posit

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a highly experienced Solar Construction Electrical Inspector to support a large-scale renewable energy project in Hobbs, New Mexico. You will provide technical and safety oversight, ensuring electrical installations meet design specs, contract requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities include field oversight of EPC contractors, review of wiring, terminations, grounding, and equipment, plus inspection documentation and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical construction, inspection, or field engineering experience.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems and electrical construction oversight.
• Experience supporting large construction or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight of EPC contractors performing electrical construction activities.
• Monitor and verify compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities involving: low- and medium-voltage systems, solar panel connections, inverters and associated equipment.
• Review construction activities and provide technical recommendations to contractors and project teams.
• Verify electrical wiring, terminations, grounding systems, and equipment installations.
• Conduct inspections and document findings throughout all phases of construction.
• Communicate quality, safety, and compliance concerns.
• Support construction managers by providing technical expertise and field observations.
• Ensure all work is completed following established safety best practices.
• Participate in contractor meetings, field walkthroughs, and project coordination activities.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, observations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical construction

Inspection

Field engineering

Low-voltage systems

Medium-voltage systems

Quality assurance

Job description

About the role:

Hobbs, New Mexico

We are looking for a highly experienced Solar Construction Electrical Inspector to support a large-scale renewable energy project in Hobbs, New Mexico. You will play a critical role in the construction of a 196 MW solar farm comprised of two generation units and an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS).

The project consists of:

• Unit 1: 72 MW Solar Facility
• Unit 2: 124 MW Solar Facility
• Integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Large-scale utility renewable energy infrastructure

You will provide technical and safety oversight throughout construction, ensuring all electrical installations meet design specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide field oversight of EPC contractors performing electrical construction activities.
• Monitor and verify compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities involving:
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Medium-voltage systems
  • Solar panel electrical connections
  • NEXTracker systems
  • Inverters and associated equipment
• Review construction activities and provide technical recommendations to contractors and project teams.
• Verify electrical wiring, terminations, grounding systems, and equipment installations.
• Conduct inspections and document findings throughout all phases of construction.
• Communicate quality, safety, and compliance concerns.
• Support construction managers by providing technical expertise and field observations.
• Ensure all work is completed following established safety best practices.
• Participate in contractor meetings, field walkthroughs, and project coordination activities.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, observations, and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of electrical construction, inspection, or field engineering experience.
• Experience with:
  • Low-voltage electrical systems
  • Medium-voltage electrical systems
  • Electrical construction oversight
  • Quality assurance and inspections
• Experience supporting large construction or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69.00/hour to $74.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities