Substation Superintendent

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Substation Superintendent / Construction Manager to lead the field execution of high-voltage greenfield substation projects ranging from 161kV through 345kV. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with utility specifications, NESC requirements, and company quality standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring project success through safety leadership, field execution excellence, workforce development, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field execution of high-voltage greenfield substation projects.
• Oversee all on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with utility specifications, NESC requirements, and company quality standards.
• Manage large-scale utility, transmission, and substation construction projects.
• Lead self-perform craft labor, subcontractors, and field supervisors.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide safety leadership and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and electrical safety standards.
• Interpret one-line diagrams, protection and control drawings, civil site drawings, structural drawings, and electrical installation documents.
• Manage multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews.

Essential Skills

• High voltage and substation construction expertise.
• Extensive experience in construction management.
• Subcontractor management skills.
• Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, substation construction methodologies, and utility construction practices.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree, technical training, or construction management education preferred.
• 8+ years of electrical utility or substation construction experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role managing high-voltage substation construction projects.
• Proven experience leading greenfield substation projects in the 161kV–345kV range.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project scheduling tools, and digital field documentation platforms.