Senior Electrical Operations Lead for Solar & Substation Projects

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical projects across solar, storage, and substation initiatives.

The role involves heavy travel with a mix of office and job-site work, and a focus on safety, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes. You will mentor field leaders, manage interfaces with owners and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with electrical codes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years electrical construction experience with 10+ years in supervisory roles
• 5+ years utility-scale solar construction experience
• Experience with MV testing and terminations
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC, IEEE standards and codes
• Experience with SCADA systems; PV solar and DC cable experience
• Underground electrical installations including conduits, bores, and direct-buried feeders
• Inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations and testing
• Electrical testing and commissioning expertise

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical projects to ensure safe, on-time completion and adherence to specifications
• Foster collaboration, safety culture and project quality
• Mentor and develop field leaders and crew members
• Build and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers and subcontractors
• Enforce safety procedures including LOTO and training programs
• Set and maintain work quality standards; supervise inspections and audits
• Coordinate CPM schedules and drive milestones with project teams
• Support estimating with accurate cost estimates and proposals
• Chair or participate in subcontractor meetings and monitor punch lists
• Provide regular progress updates to executive leadership
• Act as liaison with Owners for electrical scope
• Collaborate with mechanical and civil teams for well-run projects
• Review energized work permits and ensure compliance
• Assist in pre-construction activities and SOLV energy infrastructure growth

Skills

Operations management

Electrical construction

Supervisory leadership

Utility-scale solar construction

OSHA NFPA70e NEC IEEE

Scheduling & cost control

MV testing

SCADA systems

PV solar & DC cables

Underground electrical installations

Inverter skid installation

Electrical testing & commissioning

Valid driver's license

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical projects across solar, storage, and substation initiatives.

The role involves heavy travel with a mix of office and job-site work, and a focus on safety, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes. You will mentor field leaders, manage interfaces with owners and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with electrical codes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.