Electrical Field Engineer - Utility Scale Solar

About the role

The Electrical Field Engineer supports construction activities at utility-scale solar sites. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical background who enjoys working in a fast-paced field environment and supporting complex electrical and high-voltage (HV) systems during construction.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site construction activities with a focus on electrical and high-voltage systems, including collection systems, substations, and interconnection-related infrastructure
• Coordinate inspections and facilitate discussions with local, county, and state Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), particularly for electrical and HV components
• Create and conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify electrical installations are constructed to design specifications and standards
• Document and maintain construction and engineering drawings, including red-line sets for electrical and HV scopes
• Compose and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) between construction teams, engineers, vendors, and long-term project owners
• Review electrical construction material submittals and verify compliance with project specifications
• Hold subcontractors and self-perform teams accountable to their scopes of work, with emphasis on electrical quality and safety
• Assist in preparation of electrical specifications, data sheets, and other pre-construction planning deliverables
• Proactively manage project constraints through collaboration with project management, engineering, and construction personnel
• Maintain stormwater documentation logs and coordinate remediation as needed
• Operate drones to capture construction progress, quality issues, and field conditions

Requirements

• Professional electrical experience in an industrial, utility-scale, or power generation environment
• Experience supporting field construction activities under schedule-driven deadlines
• Experience creating reports, tracking issues, and compiling field data
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with high-voltage (HV) electrical systems, including substations, collection systems, and grid interconnection infrastructure
• Experience supporting electrical scopes on utility-scale solar projects
• Previous experience in a Field Engineering, Project Engineering, or Construction Management role within Renewables or Oil & Energy
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and inspection requirements applicable to large-scale power projects
• Experience operating drones or possession of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) license
• Experience in a leadership role or acting as an on-site electrical point of contact
• Experience communicating in multi-lingual environments

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Responsible, creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage project constraints
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and inspection requirements
• Experience with drone operations

Benefits

The position pays $80,000 – $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Pay

$80,000 – $110,000 per year

Schedule

N/A