Senior Electrical Field Lead - Solar & Battery Projects

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

DEPCOM Power is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead and manage electrical crews on utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, ensuring NEC code compliance, safety, and project requirements while troubleshooting challenges on fast-paced, short-duration sites nationwide.

This hands-on role also involves developing processes to boost consistency and productivity, managing schedules and budgets, and mentoring field personnel for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background with experience in power systems, renewable energy, industrial electrical construction, field services, commissioning, operations, maintenance, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its practical field application.
• Experience leading self-perform crews, craft labor, or subcontractors in construction, commissioning, maintenance, or field service environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for planning, reporting, and communication.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage self-perform field crews in the repair, restoration, and maintenance of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects while applying Principle Based Management (PBM).
• Develop and improve processes that drive consistency, increase productivity, and maximize project profitability.
• Ensure all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with DEPCOM's quality standards, customer requirements, and operating procedures.
• Foster knowledge sharing, challenge assumptions, and promote clear ownership of responsibilities and decision rights to improve team effectiveness.
• Drive successful project execution by ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks while maintaining proactive communication with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Maintain a forward-looking execution plan through effective resource planning and management of a rolling three-week lookahead schedule.
• Provide accurate daily reporting, track project progress, and support customer interactions as needed to ensure project success.
• Mentor and develop field personnel by promoting technical growth, leadership capability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical background

NEC knowledge

Team leadership

Reading electrical schematics

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Tools

Procore

ArcGIS

Job description

DEPCOM Power is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead and manage electrical crews on utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, ensuring NEC code compliance, safety, and project requirements while troubleshooting challenges on fast-paced, short-duration sites nationwide.

This hands-on role also involves developing processes to boost consistency and productivity, managing schedules and budgets, and mentoring field personnel for continuous improvement.