HV Substation Construction Lead | Field Ops & Commissioning

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Altoona (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, Inc is seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects within our Project Delivery Team.

You will oversee subcontractors and own safe, compliant, and high-quality HV work from site preparation through testing, commissioning, and energization, driving schedule performance and contract alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or interconnection scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring contract scope, schedule, and quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Journeyman license or equivalent field leadership experience in HV construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractors executing HV substation and transmission work, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality.
• Oversee full HV construction lifecycle from site marking to energization readiness.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all HV scopes.
• Develop and enforce a 3-week lookahead schedule for HV activities and milestones.
• Maintain schedule, budget, and contract compliance while identifying risks.
• Verify subcontractor work aligns with engineering drawings and contract requirements.
• Provide daily reporting on progress, risks, and subcontractor performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams to optimize sequencing.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Substation construction

Schematic interpretation

Contract & schedule management

MS Office

Education

Journeyman license or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPCOM Power, Inc is seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects within our Project Delivery Team.

You will oversee subcontractors and own safe, compliant, and high-quality HV work from site preparation through testing, commissioning, and energization, driving schedule performance and contract alignment.