BESS Electrical Assistant Superintendent

Moss; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss seeks a BESS Electrical Assistant Superintendent to coordinate and support Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities on large utility solar projects across multiple states. You will ensure MV electrical installations, oversee drawings, schedules, and safety, while coordinating with field engineers and subcontractors.

You will mentor field staff, manage resources, and participate in hiring decisions, with a high travel requirement and remote site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with medium voltage equipment and collection line construction.
• Experience on large self-perform projects.
• Proficiency with installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of MV cables.
• Knowledge of current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble and similar testing methods.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, underground ducts, SCADA, testing and commissioning.
• Valid driver's license.
• 100% travel with rotations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality installation of electrical portions including underground collections.
• Support drawing reviews, constructability, submittals, and ensure conformance with specs.
• Develop project schedules with Electrical Superintendent and create 3-week look-ahead.
• Ensure resources and support for work teams.
• Assist in quality control of self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Coordinate connection of power grid to existing distribution system.
• Supervise installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Attend project meetings and liaise between field engineers and contractors.
• Monitor subcontractor procurement, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and site coordination.
• Transmit plans, specs, submittals, and RFIs to subcontractors accurately and timely.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency of subcontracted work.
• Coach and train field personnel and supervisors.
• Produce reports and Methods of Operation (MOPs).
• Foster teamwork and provide direction and evaluations.
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring decisions.
• Develop leadership potential through task assignments and growth opportunities.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Medium voltage

Project coordination

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Megger

Hi-pot tester

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a leading national EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company that is at the forefront of driving excellence in the clean energy sector. Our primary focus is on building a sustainable future for America by delivering innovative and efficient programmatic solutions to our partners. We are guided by our core values of Honoring Relationships, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Contagious Energy, which shape every aspect of our operations.

Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Moss undertakes projects throughout the United States. We take great pride in prioritizing the safety, well-being, and success of our employees, families, and business partners. We emphasize safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development as key pillars of our organization. By caring for these aspects, we strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and mutual success.

Overall, Moss is dedicated to leading the way in the clean energy sector and being a reliable partner for our clients. Through our unwavering commitment to our core values and our relentless pursuit of excellence, we aim to contribute significantly to America's clean energy future.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Bess Electrical Assistant Superintendents provide coordination, planning, and support to Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities on our large utility solar projects. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the high-quality installation of electrical portions of the project, including the underground electrical collections system
• Provide support in oversight of drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship conforms to the specifications and updates of the contract document
• Work with Electrical Superintendent and General Electrical Superintendent in development of project schedules and updates, and creation of 3 week look-ahead
• Ensure work teams have the necessary resources and support
• Help support quality control of work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work
• Manage and collaborate with appropriate personnel concerned with the connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system
• Provide supervision support on installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables
• Participate in project meetings, and provide liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications
• Review/monitor subcontractor procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities
• Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and timely
• Monitor Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of subcontracted work on every project
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents
• Certify work teams have resources and support
• Produce various reports; including Sequence of Operation instructions for equipment use and energization of circuits, and written Methods of Operation (MOPs)
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions as needed
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
• Handle open shop and union issues
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Run site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection line construction
• Experience providing support on large self-perform projects
• Proficiency in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage cables
• Knowledgeable about current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other methods of cable and equipment testing
• Possess working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints, underground duct banks, trenching, manholes and vaults for distribution and collection systems, underground and pad mount transformer usage, SCADA systems used in the power industry, and testing and commissioning
• Current driver's license
• 100% travel required with rotations

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

JOB TITLE: BESS ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE, REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SOLAR SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.