Senior Commissioning Lead – Utility-Scale Solar & HV

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to lead and supervise commissioning teams on utility-scale solar projects, BESS, substations, and high‑voltage electrical systems. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and coordination with utilities, owners, and engineers across nationwide sites.

You will ensure safe commissioning execution, develop energization plans, and manage resources, costs, and documentation while mentoring field leadership and maintaining

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading commissioning for utility-scale solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems and safety protocols.
• Ability to read prints, test reports, specs and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise General Foremen, Field Engineers, and Foremen to ensure safe, productive commissioning.
• Provide technical expertise across HV/MV systems including collection systems, substations, switchgear, interconnects and power quality.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, energization, and startup activities for utility-scale solar projects.
• Develop and support commissioning plans, LOTO procedures, and energization protocols.
• Coordinate with utilities, owners, engineers, and subcontractors during testing and energization phases.
• Manage LOTO programs, safety boundaries, and arc flash compliance.

Skills

Crew leadership

HV electrical systems

Testing & energization

Safety compliance

Read prints/specs

Relocation willing

Owner/utilities interfacing

Job description

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to lead and supervise commissioning teams on utility-scale solar projects, BESS, substations, and high‑voltage electrical systems. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and coordination with utilities, owners, and engineers across nationwide sites.

You will ensure safe commissioning execution, develop energization plans, and manage resources, costs, and documentation while mentoring field leadership and maintaining