Electrical Engineer - Construction Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer – Pre-Construction supports the planning and technical evaluation of renewable energy projects. This role reviews electrical designs, project requirements, estimates, and construction plans to support safe, cost-effective, and constructible projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, designs, specifications, and project requirements.
• Support electrical scopes, estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Evaluate electrical equipment, materials, and construction requirements.
• Identify design, cost, schedule, and constructability risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
• Support design reviews, value engineering, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Review vendor and subcontractor proposals for technical compliance.
• Provide technical support during the transition from pre-construction to construction.
• Ensure planned electrical work meets applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical engineering, construction, or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, construction practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/design software.

Preferred

• Experience with utility-scale BESS, solar, wind, or high-voltage projects.
• PE license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with estimating, design review, or pre-construction activities.

Work Environment

• Primarily works at active construction sites and project locations, with time spent in field and office environments.
• Regularly works around construction equipment, electrical systems, vehicles, and other site activities.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and varying site conditions.
• Requires compliance with company and project safety policies and applicable site requirements.
• May require travel to project sites 
• Work schedules may vary based on project needs and construction activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods at active construction sites.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and other areas of construction sites.
• Ability to safely work around construction equipment and electrical systems.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, contractors, engineers, and project teams.

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.