Solar Construction Electrical Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an experienced Solar Construction Electrical Inspector to support a large-scale renewable energy project in Hobbs, New Mexico. You will provide field oversight and ensure electrical installations meet design specs and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include overseeing EPC contractors, verifying compliance with codes and contract requirements, and documenting inspections throughout all construction phases.

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.

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 connections, and related 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.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Field engineering

Electrical codes knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

About the role:

Hobbs, New Mexico

We are looking for an 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!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• 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.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC