Electrical Inspector
BH-317452
Posted: 04/11/2025
- 60
- United States Oregon Oregon
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Solar
Our client, in partnership with Amazon, is developing the Oregon Trail Solar Project, a 57 MWdc (41 MWac) utility-scale solar facility located in Gilliam County, Oregon. The project will supply renewable energy to Amazon’s regional data centers and is expected to be operational by 2027. It will feature over 100,000 solar panels, generate enough electricity to power ~10,000 U.S. homes annually, and includes a 20 MW battery energy storage system.
Construction began in August 2025, and the site spans 1,228 acres within a broader 13,866-acre boundary. The project is expected to create ~200 construction jobs, primarily filled by local union labor, and contribute $6 million in local tax benefits over its lifetime.
Gilliam County, OR
Start Date: January 6, 2026
On-site position
Our client is hiring an Electrical Inspector to oversee electrical installations for the Oregon Trail Solar Project, a utility-scale solar and data center development in Gilliam County, OR. This role ensures safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of all electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Construction began in August 2025, and the site spans 1,228 acres within a broader 13,866-acre boundary. The project is expected to create ~200 construction jobs, primarily filled by local union labor, and contribute $6 million in local tax benefits over its lifetime.
Gilliam County, OR
Start Date: January 6, 2026
On-site position
Our client is hiring an Electrical Inspector to oversee electrical installations for the Oregon Trail Solar Project, a utility-scale solar and data center development in Gilliam County, OR. This role ensures safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of all electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect installation of conduit, cabling, grounding, and terminations
- Oversee inverter, transformer, and switchgear installations
- Verify compliance with NEC, project specs, and safety standards
- Maintain detailed inspection logs and issue reports
- Coordinate with electrical contractors and engineering teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in utility-scale solar construction
- Experience with data center electrical systems is a plus
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC protocols and electrical codes
- Comfortable working in remote field environments
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.