Specialist - Power

About the role

The Specialist, Power – LA28 Olympics is responsible for planning, technical oversight, and delivery of temporary power and HVAC solutions across the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic & Paralympic Games. This role partners closely with LA28 Energy, venue stakeholders, and internal Olympic program teams to translate high-level power strategies into executable designs and operational plans. The position evolves from early design and integration through venue installation and live Games-time operations, ensuring reliable, compliant, and resilient power delivery across a multi-venue Olympic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and operational liaison between Sunbelt Rentals and LA28 Energy, ensuring alignment with Olympic power strategies, redundancy standards, and Games-time operational protocols.
• Contribute expert guidance during the Olympic design phase, advising on temporary power generation, distribution, cabling, and load management consistent with prior Olympic Games best practices.
• Support the development and execution of the integrated Olympic power master plan across competition, non-competition, and overlay venues.
• Translate Olympic-level design concepts into executable scopes, schedules, and logistics plans in coordination with Program Management, Scheduling, Logistics, and Procurement teams.
• Provide oversight of budgets, rate cards, scope changes, and change orders throughout design, build, and operational phases.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks associated with Games-time power operations, including contingency planning, redundancy, and resilience strategies.
• Perform quality control reviews throughout development and implementation to ensure adherence to Sunbelt Rentals and LA28 standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and leadership of Olympic-experienced operational power teams during installation and Games-time operations.
• Make regular trips to the host city of the Olympic Games throughout early project phases. Transition to full-time onsite residence as the Olympic Games approach and during the Games.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience managing temporary power delivery for major multi-venue international sporting events such as Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup, and Pan American Games, including previous Olympic Games experience.
• Knowledge of working within organizing committee structures, international federations, and multinational delivery teams.
• Experience leading power delivery across multiple venues under compressed timelines and high operational risk.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical design principles and the application of temporary power systems in complex, multi-venue environments.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management tools and collaboration platforms, including spreadsheets and scheduling software.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience guiding cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Effective delegation and team coordination skills to ensure efficient task distribution and workflow management.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions and exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently in dynamic, high-stress environments while maintaining project momentum.
• Proficiency in utilizing project management software, spreadsheets, and collaborative digital tools to track progress and support team communication.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life, and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $108,430.00 - $149,091.80. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Schedule

Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half-day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day