Substation Construction Site Lead - NJ Utilities

BOSWELL; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boswell Academy Training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Boswell Engineering is seeking Construction Site Coordinators with electric utilities experience to oversee contractors at electric utilities sites in New Jersey, with a focus on substations.

Responsibilities include field oversight, tracking labor and equipment, reviewing invoices and change orders, and producing detailed daily reports. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical substations and transmission/distribution construction oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 10+ years at electric utilities sites including substations or transmission/distribution construction oversight.
• Experience working for an electric utility or as electrician/lineman/construction oversight is required.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Proficiency with computers and software such as MS Office, Adobe, and email.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors on electric transmission and distribution facilities at major electric utilities sites, with emphasis on Substations.
• Coordinate construction of and modifications to below- and above-ground facilities including substations and overhead lines in private and public rights-of-way.
• Experience in electric utility environments or as an electrician/lineman/construction oversight is required.
• Construction inspection experience is highly preferred.
• Field oversight at Utility Client sites in New Jersey; manage labor, equipment, invoices, change orders, and daily reports.
• Perform administrative tasks including switching orders, inventory, and coordinating work.
• Potentially long days (10–12 hours), 5–6 days per week, with long-distance travel and background checks.

Skills

Electrical utilities experience

Substations

Construction oversight

Technical writing

Planning & coordination

Field safety

Microsoft Office

Reading plans & specs

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Email/Office tools

Job description

Boswell Engineering is seeking Construction Site Coordinators with electric utilities experience to oversee contractors at electric utilities sites in New Jersey, with a focus on substations.

Responsibilities include field oversight, tracking labor and equipment, reviewing invoices and change orders, and producing detailed daily reports. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical substations and transmission/distribution construction oversight.