What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Inspector (Solar/BESS) position at Energy Jobline?
Airswift is seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Inspectors to oversee the quality and compliance of electrical installations on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, including cable splicing, terminations, and fiber optic work, and will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical work meets project specifications, NEC standards, and local codes. This is an owners rep position.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed inspections of electrical systems, including low, medium, and high-voltage equipment on solar and storage sites.
- Verify cable splicing, routing, labeling, and terminations are completed according to approved plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Inspect and test fiber optic terminations and communication cabling for proper installation and functionality.
- Review and validate electrical drawings, one-lines, and as-builts for conformance with installation practices.
- Perform in-process and final inspections of conduit, cable trays, grounding systems, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and control panels.
- Collaborate with project managers, QA/QC teams, and contractors to identify and resolve deficiencies.
- Document all inspections with detailed reports, punch lists, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and applicable OSHA safety regulations.
- Witness and verify electrical testing, such as insulation resistance (megger), continuity, torqueing, and terminations.
- Support commissioning efforts by validating proper energization procedures and functional testing.
- Maintain inspection logs and participate in progress meetings as required.
- 5 years of experience in electrical inspection or QA/QC for utility-scale solar, energy storage, or industrial electrical projects.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with cable splicing, electrical terminations, and fiber optic installations.
- Familiarity with solar PV systems, BESS, SCADA, and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and best practices (NEC, IEEE, NETA, IEC, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and schematics
