Electrical Superintendent

Sun Tribe; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Tribe in Charlottesville, VA, is looking for an Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical and mechanical installation for solar construction projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications and standards while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Journeyman Electrician license, and at least two years of utility-scale solar construction experience. Experience with electrical testing and commissioning is a plus. Join our dedicated team at Sun Tribe where we prioritize safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license required; Master Electrician license preferred.
• Minimum two years of utility-scale solar construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees electrical and mechanical construction activities for compliance with standards.
• Provides technical leadership throughout construction and supports project execution.
• Maintains field presence during construction phases for optimal project delivery.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Sun Tribe EPC ("Sun Tribe") is Virginia’s premier utility‑scale solar design and build firm, specializing in sub‑20MW ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities. Our construction efforts are focused throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and neighboring states. At Sun Tribe, we build with purpose—prioritizing safety, quality, and environmental stewardship in every project we deliver.

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the electrical and mechanical installation, quality assurance, and commissioning activities for assigned solar construction projects. As a key member of the Field Operations team, this role provides technical leadership throughout construction by supporting planning, subcontractor coordination, quality inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project closeout activities. The Electrical Superintendent works closely with Construction Management to ensure electrical and mechanical work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and Sun Tribe's core values.

This position reports directly to the Senior Quality & Commissioning Manager and works closely with Construction Management, Project Management, Project Engineering, EHS, clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversees electrical and mechanical construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and Sun Tribe requirements.
• Provides technical leadership throughout construction by supporting planning, field execution, quality assurance, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project closeout activities.
• Maintains field presence during critical phases of construction, testing, commissioning, and energization to support successful project execution.
• Performs field observations and quality inspections, identifies technical risks, and supports timely resolution of electrical and mechanical construction issues.
• Coordinates electrical and mechanical construction activities with Construction Management and project teams to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality project execution.
• Reviews electrical and mechanical material submittals, technical documentation, and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversees electrical testing, startup, commissioning, utility witness testing, and equipment energization activities.
• Develops and manages electrical and mechanical quality plans, punch lists, commissioning documentation, and related project records.
• Supports preconstruction activities including drawing reviews, technical site visits, subcontractor evaluations, commissioning planning, and development of electrical construction standards.
• Collaborates closely with Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, EHS, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by supporting development of electrical construction standards, commissioning processes, quality documentation, and field best practices.

Basic Qualifications Required

• Education Required: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license required; Master Electrician license preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of utility‑scale solar construction experience required.
• Experience commissioning front‑of‑the‑meter and behind‑the‑meter solar projects.
• Current, valid driver's license and eligibility for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.

Skills & Experience Preferred

• Experience with thermography, electrical testing, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of utility‑scale solar facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), ANSI/NETA ATS, IEC 62446, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical, and protection relay drawings.