Job Description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Our Construction Electrical Engineer, Entry level will:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the work performed by contractors in the construction of renewable energy facilities.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Construction activities and oversight.
• Responsible for monitoring of construction quality to ensure that all work is installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, Acciona QA/QC requirements, code requirements, contract requirements and good construction practices.
• Assist in the management of electrical engineering contractors assigned to work on the design of renewable energy facilities, including definition of requirements and specifications, review of engineering drawings and RFI management. This includes active participation in the Safety in Design process.
• Follow Company’s processes and procedures to safely and effectively construct Acciona renewable generating facilities for “Best in Class Performance”.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings. Maintain all job specific meeting minutes and necessary logs.
• Create, process, complete and maintain accurate documentation and records associated with the construction site including request for information, submittals, change orders, drawings and job books.
• Assist in the monitoring of facilities tie-ins, start-up, and testing to ensure proper turnover to operations. Participate in final project demobilization, documentation and close-out activities.
• Oversee the Safety and Environmental compliance of Acciona’s personnel and subcontractors on site during construction in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and Acciona policies, practices and procedures. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements.
• Participate in and contribute to BUILD SAFE implementation on construction projects.
• Be proficient at Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine failure mode and reason.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Provide all the information needed to create the daily reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting.
• Assist in the training and support of new Construction Engineers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• EIT Certification a plus.
• Experience in construction of energy facilities or renewable energy industry is a plus.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with project management tools and systems (MS Project, Primavera), is a plus.
• Experience designing with Auto Cad is a plus.
• Ability to relocate to the project sites during construction for a period of several months.
• Flexibility to move work days and hours as necessary to accommodate construction schedule including extended hours and weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays).
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations.
• Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.
• Ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year is required.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 300 feet is required.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for extended periods of time is required.
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Benefits – we’ve got you covered!

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a variety of attractive employment incentives:

Pay band: $72,000 – $80,000 based on experience, education, and skillset + Perdiem + Construction Bonus: 10%

· Annual Company Bonus: 5%

· Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans

· 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days

· 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays

· $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment

· Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement

· Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center

· Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Sunday, Saturday,

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