Solar Electrical Inspector

System One, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Solar Electrical Inspector (Medium Voltage) in Leon County, TX. This on-site contract role (approx. 6 months) focuses on inspection, observation, documentation and reporting for solar electrical construction, including underground MV collection systems and MV/HV interfaces.

It does not include contractor direction or energization authority. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of solar electrical construction/inspection experience, an electrical degree or certification,

Qualifications

• 5+ years solar electrical construction and/or inspection experience (MV preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of underground MV cable, terminations, splicing; substations and interfaces.
• High-voltage certification preferred; OSHA 30 required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, studies, energization plans, LOTO procedures, testing requirements, and quality requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations for conformance with design documents; inspect LV/MV cables, terminations, splices, equipment, and foundations.
• Observe LOTO and energization planning activities; report concerns to the Owner (no switching/energization control).
• Inspect delivered equipment/materials; document damages, non-conformities, missing items, or discrepancies.
• Observe EPC contractor electrical testing; document whether testing parameters were followed.
• Complete MV completion walkdowns and generate punch lists/open-item logs.
• Review EPC QC documentation and test reports; report incomplete records or discrepancies.
• Monitor progress and communicate potential delays or schedule risks to the Owner.

Skills

Inspection experience

Reading electrical drawings

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical certification/diploma

Job description

• Job Description — Solar Electrical Inspector (MV)

  Location: Leon County, TX (On-site)
  Job Type: Contract (approx. 6 months / 24 weeks) – Immediate start
  Schedule: 40 hours/week
  Pay Rate: DOE + $140/day per diem (DOE)

  Position Summary

  The Solar Electrical Inspector (Medium Voltage) provides inspection, observation, documentation, and reporting services for solar project electrical construction activities, including underground MV collection systems, low-voltage installations, MV/HV interfaces, electrical equipment, testing, and energization support. This is an inspection-only role and does not include contractor direction, switching authority, energization authority, or contractor safety management.

  Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, studies, energization plans, LOTO procedures, testing requirements, and quality requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations for apparent general conformance with design documents, including:
  • Low-voltage and medium-voltage cables
  • Terminations and splices
  • Equipment and materials
  • Substation foundations and related installations
• Observe LOTO and energization planning activities; report apparent procedural concerns to the Owner (no switching/energization control).
• Inspect delivered equipment/materials; document damage, non-conformities, missing items, or discrepancies.
• Observe EPC contractor electrical testing; document whether required testing parameters appear to have been followed.
• Complete MV completion walkdowns and generate punch lists/open-item logs.
• Review EPC QC documentation and test reports; report incomplete records or discrepancies.
• Monitor progress and communicate potential delays or schedule risks to the Owner.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree OR electrical certification/diploma with relevant experience.
• 5+ years solar electrical construction and/or inspection experience (MV preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Underground MV cable, terminations, splicing
  • Substations and transmission interfaces
  • Testing, energization, commissioning support
• High-voltage certification preferred
• OSHA 30 required
• Valid driver’s license

Ref: #106-Eng Houston