Electrical Superintendent – Solar & Energy Projects

About the role

Hypower is hiring Electrical Superintendents to lead field execution on solar and other energy projects. This traveling position offers opportunities on projects across the country. The superintendent plans work ahead, leads foremen and crews, holds people accountable, and delivers safe, productive, high‑quality electrical installations while coordinating with mechanical, civil, and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of electrical construction, including workforce planning, crew assignments, subcontractor coordination, equipment needs, and material readiness.
• Develop and maintain three‑week look‑ahead plans; identify constraints early and work with the Project Manager and team to resolve them.
• Set clear production goals for foremen and crews, track progress, address under‑performance, and adjust field plans as conditions change.
• Enforce Hypower’s safety requirements and electrical safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, job hazard planning, and controls for testing and energization.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements; identify design conflicts and coordinate timely resolution.
• Oversee installation quality, inspections, testing readiness, punch‑list completion, as‑built information, and electrical closeout.
• Maintain accurate daily reports covering manpower, production, deliveries, equipment, delays, site conditions, and issues requiring management attention.
• Lead field meetings and communicate clearly with the Project Manager, General or Project Superintendent, owner representatives, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Coach foremen and emerging field leaders; set expectations, provide feedback, and build accountability throughout the electrical team.
• Protect project cost and schedule by monitoring labor productivity, documenting changes and impacts, and supporting proper tracking of time‑and‑material work.

Requirements

• Experience leading electrical construction on utility‑scale or distributed‑generation solar projects, or comparable large electrical or energy projects.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical installation methods, drawings, specifications, testing, and applicable code requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple crews or subcontractors while managing safety, productivity, quality, and schedule.
• Ability to plan work in advance, recognize constraints, make sound field decisions, and promptly escalate issues.
• Strong communication, documentation, coaching, and accountability skills.
• OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain it within a specified period after hire.
• Willingness to travel to assigned projects and work the hours required by project needs.
• Preferred: experience with medium‑voltage systems, solar collection systems, inverters, substations, commissioning, or mechanical installation coordination.

Working Conditions

This position requires regular work outdoors in changing weather and on active construction sites. It may involve walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders, accessing excavations where authorized, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Travel and overtime may be required based on project assignments.

Benefits

• National health and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Car allowance and fuel card (subject to company policy)
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Incentive and employee recognition programs

Company Highlights

• Named an SFBJ 2020 Best Places to Work Honoree
• Ranked among the Top 20 Electrical Contractors in the nation by Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)
• ABC 2022 Top 200 Performers list
• Recipient of ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training consecutively since 2013
• 2017 Business of the Year and 2020 Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal
• Over 20 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards (ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter)
• Accredited Quality Contractor for six consecutive years
• Specialty Contractor Project of the Year award in 2018 and 2020