Substations Superintendent

Barton Malow; Canada; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle package

Benefit package

RRSP program

ICP eligibility

Job summary

Barton Malow Canada is seeking a Substations Superintendent to lead on-site substation construction across projects in Canada. You will plan, manage, and execute high-voltage electrical work, coordinating with Project Managers, engineering, and subcontractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets.

The role requires extensive HV/substation experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work at remote project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience with 5 years of high-voltage and substation experience.
• 5 years experience in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Experience in energy, renewables, industrial, or utility electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, drawings, standards, and installation practices.
• Willing and able to work on remote project sites for the duration of construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow Barton Malow Canada’s substation capabilities.
• Lead daily construction execution and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Support development of Installation Work Packages & Inspection Test Plans.
• Participate in development of construction contracts and scopes of work.
• Direct and oversee subcontractor scope, sequencing, coordination, scheduling, installation, and logistics for projects.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical forepersons, journeypersons, and subcontractors.
• Manage substation subcontractors’ performance and ensure timely execution.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of MV/HV equipment, substations, switchgear, and related infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical construction

High voltage

Safety leadership

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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POSITION TITLE:

Substations Superintendent

GRADE LEVEL:

3A/3B

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Salary – Full Time

SALARY:

$130,000 - $160,000

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Barton Malow Canada is a General Contractor with clients across Canada and is part of the Barton Malow family of companies. Our services include General Contracting, Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC), Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and Specialty Contracting. Our primary markets are Energy, with a focus on renewables, Automotive, with a focus on electric vehicle technology, and Industrial. We self-perform several trades with an emphasis on electrical construction, including medium and high voltage systems. We build it safe, no exceptions. Our strengths include being trustworthy, agile, and innovative. An extensive list of successful projects and satisfied clients attests to the quality of our work. Our core purpose is Building People, Projects, and Communities; our core values are Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Substations Superintendent is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all substation construction activities on project sites. This role ensures that work is completed safely, to high-quality standards, on schedule, on budget, and in alignment with contract requirements. The Substation Superintendent will work closely with and collaborate with the Project Manager, provide leadership to the substation teams and subcontractors, coordinate closely with engineering and other disciplines, and serve as the primary onsite representative for all substation scope execution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop andimplement strategiesto grow and enhance Barton Malow Canada’s substation capabilities.
• Lead daily construction execution and ensure project delivery aligns with safety, quality, schedule, contractual and financial targets.
• Support the development of Installation Work Packages & Inspection Test Plans.
• Participate in the development of construction contracts and defining scopes of work.
• Direct and oversee development of subcontractor’s scope of work, sequencing, coordination, scheduling, installation, andlogisticsrelated to projects.
• Monitor self-perform and subcontractor performance including productivity tracking and/or earned value.
• Providetechnical guidance to electrical forepersons, journeypersons, and subcontractors.
• Manage substation subcontractors’ performance, ensuring scope alignment, quality, andtimelyexecution.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, including constructability reviews, schedule development, and material planning.
• Assisting thepre-constructionteam in the budgeting and scheduling process and in closing all major tendered project opportunities to ensure constructability istaken into account, and no scope gaps exist.
• Understand and oversee compliance with EPC contract requirements.
• Act as the main on-site representative,maintainingeffective coordination and relationships with clients, business partners, subcontractors, project teams and all other stakeholders.
• Support the project team to complete weekly schedule updates are provided and incorporated in the project schedule, ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Ensure daily reporting, progress updates, and schedule input are provided to the project team.
• Resolve construction conflicts, technical issues, delays, and in-field issues, promptly.
• Direct electrical crews, manage employee relations and resolve employee issues.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training and performance management to field personnel including forepersons and lead hands and coordinate the hiring of fieldmanpower.
• Promote and enforce Barton Malow’s Safety and Quality culture across all substation work activities.
• Ensure all electrical installation practices follow regulatory requirements, utility standards, and industry best practices.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including MV/HV equipment, substations, inverters, switchgear, and related infrastructure.
• Support development of Electrical Installation Work Packages and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Coordinate substation activities with civil, mechanical, and structural teams to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to project sequencing.
• Work with utilities, AHJs, andpermittingauthorities to support electricalpermitissuance, inspections, and approvals.
• Manage day-to-day onsite substation operations from Notice to Proceed through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead dailyPlanofDaydiscussions for substation work fronts and contribute to overall site coordination meetings.
• Support project closeout including punch lists, testing documentation, and turnover packages.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience with 5 years of high-voltage and substation experience.
• 5 years experience in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Experience in energy, renewables, industrial, or utility electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, drawings, standards, and installation practices.
• Previous EPC project experience is an asset.
• Proven experience with substation or transmission line installation and commissioning is an required.
• Willing and able to work on remote project sites for the duration of construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and safety leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital field tools.
• Must be able to work on project site in Spencerville, Ontario, and open to relocate for future projects.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Base salary is $130,000 - $160,000 , dependent on candidatejob-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company paid benefit package.
• Immediate enrollment in the Company Group RRSP program.
• Immediate eligibility to the Company vehicle package.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive Compensation Program (ICP).

Barton Malow Canada is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization. Barton Malow Canada does not discriminate based on any grounds prohibited by law, including: race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and marital status. Barton Malow Canada invites all interested individuals to apply. Should accommodations be required for persons with disabilities during any step of the application and selection process, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].