Field-Based Solar Commissioning Lead

CoVolt Power SE; Edna (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power seeks a Commissioning Superintendent for solar energy projects. This field-based role requires daily commuting to the project site, reporting to the Commissioning Director, and close collaboration with the construction and PM teams.

You will lead commissioning personnel, ensure work aligns with contract scope, and create essential documentation. Procore experience and knowledge of electrical systems are required for safe, compliant project execution.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with solar and/or wind construction.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions.

Responsibilities

• Directs solar commissioning personnel and/or subcontractors to achieve completion of the project.
• Support the project team with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for activities.
• Create and maintain commissioning documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assure that all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance.
• Coordination with supplier testing & commissioning teams.
• Identify testing required per project scope of work and ITP.
• Communication with engineering parties to meet commissioning requirements.
• Acts as an electrical consultant to supervisory and field personnel in the areas of, electrical circuits, power quality, switchgear installations, transmission lines, interconnect systems, and high voltage collection/distribution systems.
• Responsible for safe working conditions and safety procedures on the project...
• Assist Project Superintendent in communicating and negotiating with the owner regarding major project decisions.
• Compares actual costs to the job estimate for specific discipline and informs the Site Manager of cost over-runs and the utilization of company resources.
• Understands scope of work per the Identifies potential change orders and informs the Site Manager.
• Establish and maintain crew and equipment matrixes, comparing information back to established Work Plans and updating Operations Analysis as needed.
• May at times visit proposed project sites to support Estimating and Business Development.
• Become a project liaison with key community leaders and local landowners.

Skills

Solar/wind construction

Leadership

Documentation & reporting

Reading project docs

Procore

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Job description

CoVolt Power seeks a Commissioning Superintendent for solar energy projects. This field-based role requires daily commuting to the project site, reporting to the Commissioning Director, and close collaboration with the construction and PM teams.

You will lead commissioning personnel, ensure work aligns with contract scope, and create essential documentation. Procore experience and knowledge of electrical systems are required for safe, compliant project execution.