Senior Solar Mechanical Superintendent (EPC)

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Mechanical General Superintendent for future opportunities in utility-scale solar construction. You will lead and mentor field teams, serve as SME for mechanical scopes, and drive standardized methods to optimize project execution.

Travel extensively to project sites will be required; a strong safety culture and ability to read drawings are essential for success in this role within our growing solar EPC operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with utility-scale solar mechanical scopes: racking, trackers, pile installation, module setting.
• Proven leadership of large field teams across multiple project sites.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with job costing, labor/equipment planning, and field execution strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen to drive safe, efficient mechanical installation across projects.
• Serve as SME for mechanical scopes including tracker systems, racking installation, pile driving, and module installation.
• Establish and refine standardized construction methods, work plans, and best practices for solar project execution.
• Partner with project leadership on pre-construction planning (labor, equipment, material plans) aligned with estimates.
• Coach and develop field leadership to ensure consistent execution, productivity, and adherence to design/specifications.
• Support engineering review, procurement, construction, startup, and project closeout phases.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to improve job costing alignment and execution strategies.
• Promote and validate a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with policies and site requirements.
• Participate in site visits, constructability reviews, and support business development/estimating when needed.
• Build strong relationships with project teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in construction methods.

Skills

Solar mechanical scope expertise

Leadership of large field teams

Reading drawings/specs

Job costing & planning

Safety culture advocate

Willingness to travel

Driver’s license

Job description

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Mechanical General Superintendent for future opportunities in utility-scale solar construction. You will lead and mentor field teams, serve as SME for mechanical scopes, and drive standardized methods to optimize project execution.

Travel extensively to project sites will be required; a strong safety culture and ability to read drawings are essential for success in this role within our growing solar EPC operations.