Electrical Construction Engineer
About The Position
Oversee electrical installation activities covering medium-voltage, low-voltage, and substation work. Supervise construction at renewable energy sites and support delivery from construction through commissioning and transfer to operations. Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with design plans, technical specifications, quality procedures, contracts, applicable codes, and company processes. The role also involves site documentation, project coordination, commissioning support, safety and environmental compliance, reporting, and mentoring new construction engineers. The position may require extended assignments at project sites, travel nationally and internationally, weekend work, and extended hours according to construction schedules.
Requirements
- University degree in Engineering or an equivalent field.
- Two to three years of experience in similar functions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and respond to complex situations on-site.
- Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
- Teamwork, mentoring, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage technical documentation.
- Ability to relocate to project sites for extended periods during construction.
- Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours according to construction schedules.
- Physical ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments year-round, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights up to 90 meters.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on extended assignments.
Nice To Haves
- EIT (Engineer in Training) certification.
- Preferred experience in energy construction or renewable energy.
- Familiarity with site engineering documentation and field QA/QC processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD for plan interpretation and minor design adjustments.
Responsibilities
- Supervise contractor work on-site and verify construction against design plans, technical specifications, QA/QC protocols, contractual terms, applicable codes, and best practices.
- Monitor construction activities for quality, safety, documentation, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
- Apply company processes and procedures to support safe and effective construction of renewable energy facilities.
- Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings and maintain meeting minutes and site documentation.
- Manage site documentation, including RFIs, deliverables, change orders, and plans.
- Support facility connections, commissioning, and testing, as well as final demobilization and project closure.
- Ensure personnel and subcontractors comply with safety and environmental regulations on-site.
- Conduct or support root cause analysis, identify failure modes, and promote corrective actions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through field observations and recommendations.
- Provide data for daily reports and KPI dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support and guide new construction engineers during onboarding and field operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
