Electrical Inspector

About the role

The Electrical Inspector is assigned to a project and remains on-site for the duration of the assignment. This role supports the construction and commissioning of utility-scale solar projects with a major energy business.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, NEC, NESC, NFPA, and applicable regulations.
• Verify the quality and workmanship of DC and AC collection systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, inverters, transformers, substations, grounding systems, conduit, cable installations, terminations, and SCADA systems.
• Review construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and track inspection findings, deficiencies, punch-list items, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Support testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover activities.
• Work closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and HSE teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Promote a strong site safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical construction, inspection, QA/QC, or a related field.
• Experience within utility-scale solar, power generation, or renewable energy projects is preferred.
• Strong background in interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning practices.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reporting, and technical documentation capability.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or electrical education is preferred.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Strong knowledge of NEC, NESC, NFPA, and relevant industry electrical standards.
• Experience inspecting DC and AC electrical systems within large-scale energy projects.
• Familiarity with medium-voltage systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project documentation systems.
• Understanding of construction quality standards, commissioning activities, and energisation processes.

About the Company

This company is a Fortune 200 energy business with approximately 45,900 megawatts of generating capacity, revenues exceeding $17 billion, and around 14,000 employees across the United States and Canada. This company is recognized as the largest electric utility holding company by market capitalization, offering the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact energy and renewable infrastructure projects.