Solar Electrical Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

• Job Description — Solar Electrical Inspector (MV)

  Location: Leon County, TX (On-site) Job Type: Contract (approx. 6 months / 24 weeks) – Immediate start Schedule: 40 hours/week Pay Rate: DOE + $140/day per diem (DOE)

  Position Summary

  The Solar Electrical Inspector (Medium Voltage) provides inspection, observation, documentation, and reporting services for solar project electrical construction activities, including underground MV collection systems , low-voltage installations, MV/HV interfaces, electrical equipment, testing, and energization support. This is an inspection-only role and does not include contractor direction, switching authority, energization authority, or contractor safety management.

  Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, studies, energization plans, LOTO procedures, testing requirements, and quality requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations for apparent general conformance with design documents, including:
  • Low-voltage and medium-voltage cables
  • Terminations and splices
  • Equipment and materials
  • Substation foundations and related installations
• Observe LOTO and energization planning activities; report apparent procedural concerns to the Owner (no switching/energization control).
• Inspect delivered equipment/materials ; document damage, non-conformities, missing items, or discrepancies.
• Observe EPC contractor electrical testing; document whether required testing parameters appear to have been followed.
• Complete MV completion walkdowns and generate punch lists/open-item logs.
• Review EPC QC documentation and test reports; report incomplete records or discrepancies.
• Monitor progress and communicate potential delays or schedule risks to the Owner.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree OR electrical certification/diploma with relevant experience.
• 5+ years solar electrical construction and/or inspection experience (MV preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Underground MV cable, terminations, splicing
  • Substations and transmission interfaces
  • Testing, energization, commissioning support
• High-voltage certification preferred
• OSHA 30 required
• Valid driver’s license

Ref: #106-Eng Houston