Electrical Superintendent

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel across US

Competitive package

Renewable energy projects

Field leadership

Job summary

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical activities on utility-scale solar projects across the United States. The role requires coordinating field crews, subcontractors and site resources to deliver high-quality, safe installations on time.

The position offers travel across the US with a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities within a growing renewable energy contractor specializing in major electrical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Superintendent or senior electrical construction supervisor.
• Background in utility-scale solar, renewables, substations, or large electrical builds.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation methods, drawings, and specs.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and field crews.
• Commitment to construction safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel across the US for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical construction on utility-scale solar projects.
• Lead field crews and subcontractors to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily work plans, schedules, and site resources.
• Monitor progress against milestones and address delays.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other teams.
• Track materials, equipment, and labor to maintain productivity.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Job description

Electrical Superintendent – Utility-Scale Solar

Location: US – Project-Based / Travel

Salary: Up to $160,000 + package

We are working with a growing renewable energy contractor looking to bring an experienced Electrical Superintendent into their construction team to support utility-scale solar and electrical infrastructure projects across the US.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical construction professional to take ownership of site electrical activities, lead field teams and subcontractors, and play a key role in delivering major renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day electrical construction activities across utility-scale solar projects.
• Manage electrical crews, subcontractors and site personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily work plans, construction schedules and site resources.
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones and address delays or construction issues.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in line with project specifications, drawings, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, General Superintendents, Engineers and other construction teams.
• Monitor materials, equipment and labour requirements to maintain productivity.
• Identify and resolve technical and site-related issues throughout construction.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Superintendent or in a senior electrical construction supervisory role.
• Background in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, substations or large-scale electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, construction methods, drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors, field crews and site operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple site activities and maintain construction schedules.
• Willingness to travel and work on project assignments across the US.

Compensation

• Salary up to $160,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Travel and project assignment details to be discussed.