High Voltage Superintendent

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a High Voltage Superintendent for Self-Perform Installation & Commissioning. Lead field crews in HV substation installation, testing and commissioning from 115kV to 765kV across North America.

Develop plans, supervise labor, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with PM, engineering and commissioning teams. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related tech field and 10+ years of HV experience, with travel across North America and active site

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct field experience in HV substation construction and commissioning.
• Leadership of craft labor and field teams.
• Strong knowledge of HV systems and industry standards (IEEE, NETA, NEC, NESC).
• Hands-on experience with protection & control wiring, testing and diagrams.
• Willingness to travel across North America; valid driver’s license; site access clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house crews in installation, assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of HV equipment (GIS, AIS, transformers, P&C).
• Develop daily work plans, allocate resources, and supervise craft labor to meet safety, productivity, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Perform hands-on installation and testing with the team.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering and commissioning to align field execution with requirements and schedules.
• Promote and enforce EHS standards and maintain records of progress, tests, redlines, field changes, turnover docs.
• Support commissioning activities including energization, final testing, and turnover, while mentoring crew members.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Troubleshooting

Field execution

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering Technology or Construction Management

Tools

Testing procedures knowledge

Protection & control diagrams

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

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 10+ 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.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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