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Electrical Engineer

Defiance, Ohio Temporary USD85 - USD95 per hour View Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will provide engineering and field support for utility-scale BESS projects from construction through commissioning and energization. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and submittals, inspecting electrical installations, resolving field issues, coordinating contractors and vendors, supporting testing and startup, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety requirements. Extensive travel is required.
  • Work directly on technically complex, high-impact BESS projects
  • Combine electrical engineering expertise with hands-on field experience

About Our Client

A nationally recognized engineering and project delivery firm supporting complex energy infrastructure projects across the U.S. The company provides engineering, construction management, commissioning, and owner's representative services for utility-scale BESS, renewable energy, power generation, and electrical infrastructure projects.

Job Description

  • Provide on-site electrical engineering support throughout BESS construction, installation, commissioning, and energization.
  • Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, and construction packages.
  • Oversee the installation of BESS containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and MV/LV electrical infrastructure.
  • Perform field inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams, EPC contractors, vendors, commissioning personnel, utilities, and project stakeholders.
  • Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, field changes, and technical issues.
  • Troubleshoot electrical installation, equipment, and commissioning issues in the field.
  • Support testing, startup, system integration, and energization activities.
  • Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, safety, and workmanship.
  • Assist with punch lists, as-built documentation, turnover packages, and final project closeout.
  • Travel regularly to project sites across the United States.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Electrical Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Electrical engineering experience supporting power generation, renewable energy, utility, or industrial projects.
  • Strong field experience involving electrical construction, installation, testing, commissioning, or startup.
  • Experience with BESS projects is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, inverters, protection and controls, grounding, and power distribution.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and applicable electrical safety requirements.
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and contractor-coordination skills.
  • Ability to work independently in an active construction environment.
  • Willingness to travel extensively based on project needs.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of $85 to $95, depending on experience plus per diem.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Travel expenses and accommodations provided
  • Opportunity to support utility-scale BESS projects nationwide
  • Exposure to construction, commissioning, startup, and energization
  • Long-term career growth within the expanding energy-storage industry



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7068167

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Defiance
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-072026-7068167
 

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