High Voltage Superintendent

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Company-paid health and wellness

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL, seeks an experienced High Voltage Superintendent to lead field crews in safe, high-quality installation, testing, and commissioning of substations and transmission projects across North America.

You will develop work plans, coordinate craft labor, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams to meet EHS, quality, and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of direct field experience in high voltage substation construction and commissioning.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV systems and industry standards (IEEE, NETA, NEC, NESC).
• Hands-on experience with primary and secondary systems, protection & control wiring, testing procedures, drawings, and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house crews in installation, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of HV equipment from 115kV to 765kV.
• Develop daily work plans, allocate resources, and supervise craft labor to meet safety, productivity, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Perform hands-on installation and testing activities with the team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams to align field execution with technical requirements and schedules.
• Promote and enforce Siemens Energy EHS standards and maintain records of progress, tests, redlines, and turnover documentation.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional checks, energization, and turnover, while mentoring crew members.

Skills

HV systems

Leadership

Electrical testing

Field installation

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related technical field

Tools

Test equipment (primary/secondary)

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a High Voltage (HV) Superintendent - Self-Perform Installation & Commissioning, you will lead Siemens Energy field crews executing the safe, high-quality installation, testing, and commissioning of substation and transmission projects. Your day will involve developing work plans, coordinating craft labor, troubleshooting technical issues, and working hands-on with your team when needed. You will collaborate closely with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams while ensuring EHS, quality, and schedule requirements are met. Projects may include greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and transmission expansions from 115kV through 765kV, with extensive travel across North America.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a High Voltage (HV) Superintendent - Self-Perform Installation & Commissioning, you will lead Siemens Energy field crews executing the safe, high-quality installation, testing, and commissioning of substation and transmission projects. Your day will involve developing work plans, coordinating craft labor, troubleshooting technical issues, and working hands-on with your team when needed. You will collaborate closely with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams while ensuring EHS, quality, and schedule requirements are met. Projects may include greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and transmission expansions from 115kV through 765kV, with extensive travel across North America.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead in-house crews in the installation, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of high voltage equipment, including GIS, AIS, transformers, and protection & control systems from 115kV to 765kV.
• Develop daily work plans, allocate resources, and supervise craft labor to meet safety, productivity, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Perform hands-on installation and testing activities alongside your team when needed, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and commissioning teams to align field execution with technical requirements, project schedules, and customer expectations.
• Promote and enforce Siemens Energy EHS standards while maintaining accurate records of installation progress, test results, redlines, field changes, and project turnover documentation.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional checks, energization, final testing, and turnover, while mentoring and developing crew members.

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of direct field experience in high voltage substation construction and commissioning, including leadership of craft labor.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV systems, installation practices, and applicable industry standards, including IEEE, NETA, NEC, and NESC.
• Hands-on experience with primary and secondary systems, protection & control wiring, testing procedures, construction drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and test plans.
• Excellent leadership, planning, communication, troubleshooting, and field execution skills, with the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites across North America; valid driver's license and ability to obtain required site access clearances. NETA, OSHA 30, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs