Electrical Field Engineer

About the Role

Full-time, onsite role supporting utility-scale renewable projects (solar, BESS, wind).

Candidates must be available to work five days per week at project sites outside the greater Phoenix area.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day onsite oversight of the installation of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems, inverters, and BESS on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Overseeing coordination of cable pulling, terminations, and testing to ensure work is completed safely and according to project specifications.
• Ensuring electrical QA/QC and energization readiness throughout the installation process.
• Interfacing with OEMs and commissioning teams to coordinate installation requirements, resolve technical issues, and support system energization and startup activities.
• Managing electrical NCRs and corrective actions, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
• Tracking testing and turnover documentation throughout the project lifecycle to support mechanical completion, energization, and closeout.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, NEC requirements, and industry standards.
• Conducting regular site walks to monitor installation progress, identify potential issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Reviewing work plans, construction methods, safety procedures, and schedules for electrical and general construction activities.
• Supporting inspections, punch walks, permit closeouts, and compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation related to site conditions, inspections, field decisions, and project progress.
• Serving as EPS's onsite representative while building strong working relationships with clients, utilities, AHJs, EPCs, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experienced construction professional with an electrical engineering background and familiarity with solar, BESS, or wind projects.
• Skilled at coordinating multiple trades and managing electrical scopes including LV/MV/HV systems, cable installation, and energization in a fast-paced field environment.
• Possess a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with EPC partners, OEMs, utilities, and internal teams.
• Excellent at documenting meetings, decisions, and site changes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, and construction scheduling tools.
• Able to pass a background check, motor vehicle screening, and pre-employment drug test.
• Safety trained for field work (OSHA 10).
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States.

Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• EIT or PE licensure.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or wind construction.
• Direct experience with LV/MV/HV electrical systems, cable terminations, and energization activities.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs during installation and commissioning.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and turnover documentation.