High Voltage Construction Superintendent

About the role

We are seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of high-voltage (HV) substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects within our Project Delivery Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractors executing high-voltage substation and transmission work (foundations, electrical, SCADA integration, etc.), ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installation
• Oversee the full HV construction lifecycle, including initial site marking, clearing, access preparation, pad grading, foundations, grounding, major equipment installation, testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and energization readiness
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all HV scopes and project phases
• Develop and enforce a 3-week lookahead schedule for HV activities, driving alignment with overall project milestones
• Maintain schedule, budget, and contract compliance while proactively identifying and resolving execution risks
• Verify subcontractor work, materials, and site conditions align with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Provide clear daily reporting on progress, risks, and subcontractor performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams to optimize sequencing and minimize delays
• Coach and develop field teams and subcontractors, fostering a culture aligned with PBM principles and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transmission lines, or interconnection scopes
• Experience working with substation, transmission lines, and/or interconnection civil and foundation scopes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications
• Experience managing subcontractors and holding partners accountable to contract scope, schedule, and quality expectations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Journeyman license or equivalent field leadership experience in high-voltage construction
• Experience with utility transmission and distribution substations or EPC high-voltage construction projects
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and CPR/First Aid certifications
• Utility-scale solar or battery energy storage system (BESS) project experience
• Experience coordinating with utilities and managing interconnection processes

Skills

• High-voltage electrical systems expertise
• Substation and transmission line management
• Subcontractor oversight and coordination
• Project scheduling and risk management
• Team coaching and development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000 (flexible based on experience)

Schedule

Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3–4 weeks)