Operations Electrical Superintendent

SOLV Energy; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 161,767 - 215,151; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical projects. This position entails managing project relationships, enforcing safety protocols, and leading teams to ensure successful project completion.

The ideal candidate should have extensive electrical construction experience, including utility scale solar expertise, and be knowledgeable in OSHA and NEC standards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prefer 15 years of extensive electrical construction experience with 10 years at a supervisory level.
• Prefer 5 years' experience in utility scale solar construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC, and IEEE standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical projects ensuring successful completion.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Enforce safety procedures and participate in Safety Training Programs.

Skills

Operations management experience

Electrical construction

Utility scale solar construction

OSHA standards

Electrical testing and commissioning

SCADA systems

Electrical installations

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The Operations Electrical Superintendent will supervise electrical projects resulting in successful project completion. This role is primarily in office or on site at various job sites, with heavy travel required and partial remote work. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform all General Electrical Superintendent duties.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and quality.
• Promote career development and mentor future field leaders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and drive project objectives.
• Enforce safety procedures and participate in Safety Training Programs.
• Set and maintain work quality standards; conduct inspections and audits to verify adherence to specifications and Solv Energy standards.
• Conduct constructability reviews, collaborate with project teams, and develop solutions for electrical scopes.
• Input in CPM schedules, coordinating with teams to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Partner with estimating teams to ensure accurate project cost estimates and proposals.
• Chair or attend subcontractor meetings, monitor punch list progress, and ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive leadership.
• Serve as liaison with Owners as it relates to electrical scope.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a high standard of electrical safety.
• Collaborate effectively with mechanical and civil team leaders to ensure a well‑run, successful projects.
• Review and approve energized electrical work permits.
• Work closely with General Electrical Superintendents and teams to help build up SOLV’s electrical infrastructure.
• Provide pre‑construction support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Operations management experience.
• Prefer 15 years of extensive electrical construction experience with 10 years at a supervisory level.
• Prefer 5 years' experience in utility scale solar construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC, and IEEE standards and codes.
• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Prefer 5 years’ experience with MV testing and terminations.
• Prefer 5 years’ experience with SCADA systems.
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems.
• Proficient in underground electrical installations, including cable pulling through conduits and bores and direct-buried AC/DC feeder installations.
• Experience with inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Valid current driver’s license.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Job Number: J13171

Compensation Range: $161,767 - $215,151

Pay Rate Type: Salary