Mechanical Superintendent

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Altoona (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation of racking and modules across multiple utility‑scale solar projects nationwide. You will supervise and develop in‑house construction teams, manage equipment and procurement, and ensure safe, efficient execution of the mechanical scope.

Your leadership will foster strong team relationships, support continuous process improvement, and drive successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with pile driving, racking installation, and module installation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mechanical self‑perform team, including general foremen, to ensure safe, high‑quality racking and module installation.
• Develop and coach team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate tools, equipment, and procurement with internal teams to support efficient project execution.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive 3‑week look‑ahead for Mechanical disciplines on the project.
• Maintain schedules, track progress, and implement process improvements to meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Travel to multiple project sites nationwide, building strong relationships with your team and contributing to the company’s culture of excellence and innovation.

Skills

Pile driving

Racking installation

Module installation

Leadership / management

Microsoft Office

Tools

GameChange

ATI

NextTracker

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation of racking and modules across multiple utility‑scale solar projects nationwide. In this role you will supervise and develop in‑house construction teams, manage equipment and procurement, and ensure safe, efficient execution of the mechanical scope. Your leadership will foster strong team relationships, support continuous process improvement, and drive successful project delivery.

Travel

Site‑based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3‑4 weeks).

What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor the mechanical self‑perform team, including general foremen, to ensure safe, high‑quality racking and module installation.
• Develop and coach team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate tools, equipment, and procurement with internal teams to support efficient project execution.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive 3‑week look‑ahead for Mechanical disciplines on the project.
• Maintain schedules, track progress, and implement process improvements to meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Travel to multiple project sites nationwide, building strong relationships with your team and contributing to the company’s culture of excellence and innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with pile driving, racking installation, and module installation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Ability to operate equipment when necessary.
• Experience with racking systems such as GameChange, ATI, and NextTracker.
• Experience with procurement and labor management tools.

Compensation

The role’s base salary ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 per year and is eligible for variable pay, which may be issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria and availability may vary by region. Please speak to your recruiter for details.

Equal Opportunity

DEPCOM Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment may be conditioned on a successful drug test. The employer uses E‑Verify.