Senior Electrical Operations Lead - Solar & Substations

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical projects across utility-scale solar, storage, and substations, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role blends office oversight with field presence at various job sites and requires extensive travel, with some remote work.

You will mentor field leaders, enforce safety and quality standards, coordinate with Owners, engineers, and subcontractors, review permits, and support pre-construction activities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading electrical construction projects.
• Ability to supervise teams and mentor field leaders.
• Strong knowledge of PV solar and DC cable systems; MV testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform all General Electrical Superintendent duties.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and quality.
• Promote career development and mentor future field leaders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to 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.
• Input in CPM schedules, coordinating with teams to meet 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.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a high standard of electrical safety.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Operations management

Electrical construction experience

Safety leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Project scheduling and cost control

MV testing and terminations

SCADA systems experience

PV solar systems knowledge

Underground electrical installations

Driver's license

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical projects across utility-scale solar, storage, and substations, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role blends office oversight with field presence at various job sites and requires extensive travel, with some remote work.

You will mentor field leaders, enforce safety and quality standards, coordinate with Owners, engineers, and subcontractors, review permits, and support pre-construction activities