Lead Transmission & Substation Field Supervisor - Travel

TechServ Engineering & Consulting; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechServ Engineering & Consulting seeks a Construction Field Supervisor – Transmission & Substation to oversee utility-scale construction across multiple states. You will manage field activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with engineers, managers, and contractors to meet schedule commitments.

The role requires strong reading of engineering drawings, site planning, and risk management in active transmission/substation environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility transmission line and/or substation construction.
• Previous experience in construction field supervision, inspection, construction oversight, or a related utility field role.
• Strong understanding of electric utility construction practices, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of construction safety procedures, hazard identification, and contractor oversight.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments while coordinating with multiple project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight of transmission line and substation construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved designs, and construction standards.
• Participate in project planning, scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field assessments.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers and Construction Engineers to develop construction plans, identify critical paths, and coordinate required outages.
• Participate in constructability reviews, contractor pre-bid meetings, and construction kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate contractor activities, site access, construction resources, and project schedules.
• Monitor daily construction progress, productivity, project milestones, and anticipated in-service dates.
• Identify potential schedule delays, construction conflicts, and project risks, and communicate concerns to project leadership.

Skills

Transmission construction

Field supervision

Reading engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Documentation

Travel readiness

Job description

TechServ Engineering & Consulting seeks a Construction Field Supervisor – Transmission & Substation to oversee utility-scale construction across multiple states. You will manage field activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with engineers, managers, and contractors to meet schedule commitments.

The role requires strong reading of engineering drawings, site planning, and risk management in active transmission/substation environments.