Senior Field Construction Lead – Infrastructure Projects

Accenture; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior field construction leader to oversee transmission and distribution upgrades in Maine and surrounding areas. You will supervise field teams, enforce safety, and drive quality through inspections and restoration work on substations and lines.

A path of 10+ years in electrical transmission systems or an equivalent degree-and-experience track is required, with high-voltage experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High-voltage experience and working knowledge of electrical theory.
• Switching and tagging experience for projects requiring hold/markup.
• Professional experience managing field construction projects and teams in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead field construction activities and oversee construction and maintenance operations across multiple service areas.
• You’ll perform pole groundline inspection and treatment.
• You’ll perform wood and steel pole inspection, repair, and restoration.
• You’ll perform aluminum bell base insulator replacement.
• You’ll execute other transmission, distribution, or substation system upgrades.
• You’ll perform Transmission line work ranging from 0–30 miles in scope.
• You’ll champion project readiness and manage field teams by ensuring contractor inspectors, field supervisors, and coordinators fully understand project goals, expectations, and safety requirements.
• You’ll provide technical guidance and problem-solving by ensuring all work complies with technical specifications, assisting with material procurement coordination, and resolving technical issues raised by field teams or contractors.
• You’ll enforce safety and identify hazards by proactively identifying, evaluating, and reporting hazardous conditions to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel.

Skills

High-voltage experience

Switching and tagging

Project management

Pole and tower inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years field experience

Associate’s degree + 8 years field experience

10+ years field experience

Job description

Accenture is seeking a senior field construction leader to oversee transmission and distribution upgrades in Maine and surrounding areas. You will supervise field teams, enforce safety, and drive quality through inspections and restoration work on substations and lines.

A path of 10+ years in electrical transmission systems or an equivalent degree-and-experience track is required, with high-voltage experience preferred.