Electrical Operations Superintendent: Solar & Utility-Scale

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holiday

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Operations Electrical Superintendent will supervise electrical projects to drive successful completion.

This role is primarily in office or on site at various job sites, with heavy travel required and partial remote work.

Qualifications

• Operations management experience at a supervisory level in electrical construction.
• 15+ years of electrical construction experience with 10+ years in a supervisory role is preferred.
• 5+ years in utility-scale solar construction preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC, and IEEE standards and codes.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• 5+ years’ experience with MV testing and terminations.
• 5+ years’ experience with SCADA systems.
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems.
• Proficient in underground electrical installations, including cable pulling, bores, and direct-buried feeders.
• Experience with inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Valid current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all General Electrical Superintendent duties.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and quality.
• Promote career development and mentor future field leaders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Enforce safety procedures and participate in Safety Training Programs.
• Set and maintain work quality standards; conduct inspections and audits.
• Conduct constructability reviews and develop electrical solutions.
• Input in CPM schedules and coordinate with teams to meet milestones.
• Partner with estimating teams for accurate cost estimates and proposals.
• Chair or attend subcontractor meetings and monitor punch lists.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive leadership.
• Serve as liaison with Owners regarding electrical scope.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures and electrical safety standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical and civil team leaders.
• Review and approve energized electrical work permits.
• Work with General Electrical Superintendents to build SOLV’s electrical infrastructure.
• Provide pre-construction support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations management

Extensive electrical construction

Supervisory leadership

Safety program oversight

Project coordination

MV testing experience

SCADA systems familiarity

PV solar systems knowledge

Underground electrical installations

Licensing (driver's license)

Tools

OSHA Regulations

NFPA70e

NEC/IEEE standards

Job scheduling software

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Operations Electrical Superintendent will supervise electrical projects to drive successful completion.

This role is primarily in office or on site at various job sites, with heavy travel required and partial remote work.