Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, operating a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries. The company provides specialized testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across diverse sectors including energy, construction, chemicals, and consumer goods, helping businesses ensure the safety and quality of their products and processes.

In Spain, Intertek maintains a significant footprint with a focus on supporting the energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors through technical expertise and quality control. For international professionals, the company offers a multicultural environment and the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, often requiring English proficiency and technical certifications recognized globally.

Intertek's origins date back to the late 19th century with the founding of marine surveying and testing businesses by Caleb Brett and Milton Hersey. The modern group was formed through the consolidation of various testing and inspection firms, including ETL and Inchcape Testing Services, becoming a public company on the London Stock Exchange in 2002.

For international professionals

Global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry with operations in over 100 countries.
Strong presence in Spanish industrial hubs, particularly supporting the energy, oil & gas, and nuclear sectors.
Frequent opportunities for specialized engineers, NDT inspectors, and quality assurance auditors.
English is often a primary or highly valued working language due to the international nature of their client base.
Offers a mix of permanent roles and freelance project-based opportunities for technical experts.

Electrical Supervisor - Photovoltaic Projects

Intertek

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Intertek, we are looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join the site team for utility-scale photovoltaic projects. The selected person will be responsible for supervising all electrical work carried out by the EPC and subcontractors, ensuring that the installations comply with technical specifications, approved plans, and applicable regulations. Likewise, they will coordinate electrical inspections and tests, provide technical support during commissioning and energization activities, review technical documentation, and report progress and incidents to the Site Manager, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards at all times.

Main Responsibilities

Supervise the electrical work of the EPC and subcontractors, including:

Inverters
Transformation centers
Electrical substations
DC and AC cabling
Grounding systems
Auxiliary electrical systems

Verify that the installation complies with:

Technical specifications
Approved plans
Applicable regulations

Control the quality of the work and detect non-conformities.
Coordinate inspections, electrical tests, and pre-commissioning activities.
Provide technical support during commissioning and energization.
Review technical documentation, test protocols, and certificates.
Report progress, incidents, and risks to the Site Manager.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility-scale photovoltaic projects.

Experience in high-power installations (>50MW).

Solid knowledge of DC/AC systems, inverters, transformation centers, and substations.

Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and energization.

Ability to work in multicultural environments.

Technical English (oral and written).

Availability for site work.

Benefits

Participation in large-scale photovoltaic projects of international relevance.

Professional development in electrical supervision and commissioning.

Work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Competitive remuneration based on experience and responsibilities.

View original advert (Spanish)

Desde Intertek, estamos buscando un/a Supervisor/a Eléctrico para unirse al equipo de obra en proyectos fotovoltaicos utility scale. La persona seleccionada será responsable de supervisar todos los trabajos eléctricos ejecutados por el EPC y subcontratistas, asegurando que las instalaciones cumplan con las especificaciones técnicas, planos aprobados y normativa aplicable. Asimismo, coordinará inspecciones y pruebas eléctricas, dará soporte técnico durante las actividades de commissioning y energización, revisará la documentación técnica y reportará avances e incidencias al Site Manager, garantizando en todo momento el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad eléctrica.