Senior Electrical Operations Lead - Solar & Substations

SOLV Energy, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical projects across nationwide solar, storage, and substation initiatives. The role involves heavy travel, on-site and office work, with partial remote options during project phases.

Responsibilities include mentoring field leaders, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality while coordinating with Owners and engineers to drive project objectives. Strong supervisory and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in electrical construction projects.
• Ideal: 10+ years supervising electrical teams on large scale projects.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC and IEEE standards.
• Strong skills in scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control.
• Experience with MV testing, terminations and SCADA systems preferred.
• Solid understanding of PV solar systems, DC cables, and underground feeders.
• Ability to collaborate with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical projects to ensure on-time, within-budget completion.
• Foster safety, quality, and a collaborative culture on site.
• Mentor field leaders and drive career development.
• Manage relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Enforce safety procedures including LOTO and training programs.
• Review specifications and ensure adherence to SOLV Energy standards.
• Coordinate with teams for constructability reviews and solutions.
• Input into CPM schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Work with estimating to refine cost estimates and proposals.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and oversee punch list progress.

Skills

Operations management

15 years electrical construction

10 years supervisory experience

5 years utility-scale solar

OSHA/NFPA70e/NEC/IEEE standards

Scheduling/expediting/cost control

5 years MV testing

5 years SCADA experience

PV solar systems knowledge

DC cable installations

Underground electrical installations

Inverter skid installation/testing

Electrical safety

Driver's license

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical projects across nationwide solar, storage, and substation initiatives. The role involves heavy travel, on-site and office work, with partial remote options during project phases.

Responsibilities include mentoring field leaders, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality while coordinating with Owners and engineers to drive project objectives. Strong supervisory and scheduling skills are essential.