Senior HV Substation Field Lead

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Rosebud (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP, in partnership with DEPCOM Power, seeks a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will manage subcontractors, drive safety, quality, and schedule performance and ensure contract alignment.

The role is site-based with travel, offering influence over project outcomes within our Project Delivery Team and mentoring for field crews while

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems including substations, transmission lines and interconnection scopes.
• Experience with substation, transmission lines and/or interconnection civil and foundation scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors and holding partners to contract scope, schedule and quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractors executing HV substation and transmission work, ensuring safety, compliance and quality installation.
• Oversee the full HV construction lifecycle from site prep through energization readiness.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental and quality standards across all HV scopes.
• Develop and enforce a 3-week lookahead schedule for HV activities and align with milestones.
• Maintain schedule, budget and contract compliance while identifying and resolving execution risks.
• Verify subcontractor work aligns with drawings, specs and contract requirements.
• Provide clear daily reporting on progress, risks and performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Civil, Mechanical and PV Electrical teams to optimize sequencing.
• Coach and develop field teams and subcontractors in line with PBM principles.

Skills

HV systems

Substation construction

Reading schematics

Subcontractor management

MS Office

Driver's license

Tools

OSHA 30

NFPA 70E

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Koch Business Solutions, LP, in partnership with DEPCOM Power, seeks a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of HV substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will manage subcontractors, drive safety, quality, and schedule performance and ensure contract alignment.

The role is site-based with travel, offering influence over project outcomes within our Project Delivery Team and mentoring for field crews while