Senior Electrical Projects & Field Operations Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical projects and ensure successful completion across job sites with heavy travel and partial remote work.

The role focuses on leading safety, collaboration, and high-quality execution, while coordinating with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to meet milestones and project objectives. Strong experience in utility-scale solar and MV/SCADA systems is required.

Qualifications

• 15 years of extensive electrical construction experience with 10 years at a supervisory level.
• 5 years’ experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70e, NEC, and IEEE standards and codes.
• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• 5 years’ experience with MV testing and terminations.
• 5 years’ experience with SCADA systems.
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems.
• Proficient in underground electrical installations, including cable pulling through conduits and bores and direct-buried AC/DC feeder installations.
• Experience with inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Valid current driver’s license.

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 facilitate communication and 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.
• Conduct constructability reviews, collaborate with project teams, and develop solutions for electrical scopes.
• Input in CPM schedules, coordinating with teams to meet project 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.
• Serve as liaison with Owners as it relates to electrical scope.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a high standard of electrical safety.
• Collaborate effectively 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

15 years electrical construction

10 years supervisory experience

5 years utility-scale solar experience

OSHA NFPA70e NEC IEEE knowledge

Job scheduling planning expediting

MV testing and terminations

SCADA systems experience

PV solar systems knowledge

Underground electrical installations

Inverter skid installation experience

Electrical testing and commissioning

Valid driver’s license

Tools

OSHA NFPA70e NEC IEEE standards

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an Operations Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical projects and ensure successful completion across job sites with heavy travel and partial remote work.

The role focuses on leading safety, collaboration, and high-quality execution, while coordinating with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to meet milestones and project objectives. Strong experience in utility-scale solar and MV/SCADA systems is required.