BESS Electrical Assistant Superintendent

Moss & Associates LLC; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates LLC seeks a BESS Electrical Assistant Superintendent focused on large utility solar projects. This role requires high-quality installations of electrical systems and oversight of subcontracted work with a commitment to safety and efficiency. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and possess at least 2 years of experience with medium-voltage equipment.

The position is full-time and requires multi-state travel, reporting to the Solar Senior Superintendent. Join Moss in building a sustainable future through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with medium-voltage equipment and cable.
• Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of medium-voltage cables.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality installation of electrical portions.
• Support oversight of drawings and engineering team feedback.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency of subcontracted work.

Job description

Company Overview

Moss is a leading national EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company focused on clean energy. We build a sustainable future for America through innovative programmatic solutions. Guided by core values of Honoring Relationships, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Contagious Energy, we prioritize safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Our headquarters are in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and we undertake projects across the United States.

Position Scope and Organizational Impact

Moss’ Bess Electrical Assistant Superintendents coordinate, plan, and support Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities on large utility solar projects. A positive attitude and behavior are essential, as the role requires interaction with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality installation of electrical portions, including the underground electrical collection system.
• Support oversight of drawings, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, ensuring materials, equipment, and workmanship meet specifications and contract updates.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Superintendent and General Electrical Superintendent in developing project schedules, updates, and a 3‑week look‑ahead.
• Ensure work teams have necessary resources and support.
• Support quality control of work, both self‑performed and subcontracted.
• Coordinate personnel involved in connecting the power grid to the existing distribution system.
• Supervise installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Participate in project meetings and liaise between field engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Review and monitor subcontractor procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look‑ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities.
• Ensure engineering staff transmit plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs to subcontractors accurately and timely.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency of subcontracted work.
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents.
• Certify that work teams have resources and support.
• Produce reports, including Sequence of Operation instructions, energization of circuits, and written Methods of Operation (MOPs).
• Establish and nurture a 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 site visitors: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Run site work and logistics efficiently, suggesting improvements.
• 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, including collection line construction.
• Experience supporting large self‑perform projects.
• Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of medium‑voltage cables.
• Knowledge of current injection, Hi‑pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other cable and equipment testing methods.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, prints, underground duct banks, trenching, manholes, vaults, underground and pad‑mount transformer usage, and SCADA systems.
• Current driver’s license.
• 100% travel required with rotations.

Job Details

Job Title: BESS Electrical Assistant Superintendent
Job Location: Multi‑state, requires high travel
Classification: Full Time – Exempt – Salaried
Reports to: Solar Senior Superintendent

Equal Opportunity Statement

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Moss brings an honest, positive, and intelligent approach to our business that’s not readily found in the construction industry.