Senior Electrical Superintendent - Solar & BESS Projects

CoVolt Power; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead the field team and manage the electrical scope of a large-scale solar/BESS project. You will work closely with the Project Management team to ensure construction aligns with the owner’s contract.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule discipline, and coordination with subcontracts and vendors, including reviewing drawings, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with NEC standards and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and NEC standards.
• Experience with means and methods of electrical activities including trenching, equipment installation, terminations, and testing.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and detect discrepancies between drawings and installations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices for construction job sites, including arc flash and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of your team to keep the electrical subcontractors on schedule and manage risks.
• Track progress with daily reports and meetings with project team and owner.
• Review drawings to ensure plant construction aligns with design and handle RFIs.
• Coordinate material delivery, receipt, and tracking; resolve delays with the project team.
• Promote a strong safety culture with Signal and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and sign off on excavation, hot work, and other permits per safety standards.
• Review and supervise procedures for installation, testing, LOTO, and energization of electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC standards

Construction drawings

Schedule management

Electrical safety

LOTO techniques

Education

High School diploma

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead the field team and manage the electrical scope of a large-scale solar/BESS project. You will work closely with the Project Management team to ensure construction aligns with the owner’s contract.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule discipline, and coordination with subcontracts and vendors, including reviewing drawings, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with NEC standards and LOTO procedures.