Senior HV Substation Construction Lead

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Holtville (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power is seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field delivery of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will oversee subcontractors, ensure safe and compliant execution from site prep to energization, and drive schedule and contract adherence.

The role requires coordinating with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams, maintaining lookahead schedules, and mentoring field teams in PBM principles.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transmission lines, or interconnection scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors and holding partners accountable to contract scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license.
• Journeyman license or equivalent field leadership experience in high-voltage construction (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractors executing high-voltage substation and transmission work (foundations, electrical, SCADA integration, etc.), ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installation.
• Oversee the full HV construction lifecycle, including initial site marking, clearing, access preparation, pad grading, foundations, grounding, major equipment installation, testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and energization readiness.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all HV scopes and project phases.
• Develop and enforce a 3-week lookahead schedule for HV activities, driving alignment with overall project milestones.
• Maintain schedule, budget, and contract compliance while proactively identifying and resolving execution risks.
• Verify subcontractor work, materials, and site conditions align with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Provide clear daily reporting on progress, risks, and subcontractor performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams to optimize sequencing and minimize delays.
• Coach and develop field teams and subcontractors, fostering a culture aligned with PBM principles and continuous improvement.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Substation

Reading schematics

Subcontractor management

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

DEPCOM Power is seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field delivery of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will oversee subcontractors, ensure safe and compliant execution from site prep to energization, and drive schedule and contract adherence.

The role requires coordinating with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams, maintaining lookahead schedules, and mentoring field teams in PBM principles.