Substation General Foreman

Powerserve Technologies; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Stable long-term utility work

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is seeking a Substation Foreman to lead crews delivering construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrades in high‑voltage substations across Florida. You will coordinate daily field activities, direct teams, liaison with utility representatives, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget targets are met.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, supervising installation work, and traveling throughout North Florida.

Qualifications

• Experience leading substation construction crews or similar supervisory roles.
• Clean driving record if you will drive company vehicles.
• Strong background in electrical substation construction and reading electrical drawings.
• Experience with utility, transmission or power delivery projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout North Florida.
• Ability to pass background/drug screening and OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews on substation construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities and manpower.
• Assign tasks and ensure project priorities are understood.
• Coordinate outages and site access with utility representatives.
• Monitor progress, maintain productivity, and ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Lead installation activities for conduit, grounding, cable tray, terminations, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot field issues and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading electrical drawings

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Job description

Substation Foreman – West Florida Area

Location: West Florida (projects across Florida, primarily near West Coast)

Pay: $35–$45+/hour (depending on experience) + Per Diem + Company Truck + Full Benefits

Schedule: Four 10‑hour days per week (Monday–Thursday) with occasional overtime and travel required across Florida

About Us

We are a growing EPC company specializing in complex electrical infrastructure projects throughout Florida, with a focus on substation construction and expanding into other utility infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Substation Foreman will lead crews performing construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade work within high‑voltage electrical substations. Responsibilities include coordinating daily field activities, directing crews, communicating with utility representatives, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews on substation construction projects
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities and manpower needs
• Assign tasks and ensure crews understand project priorities and expectations
• Coordinate with utility construction representatives regarding outages, switching schedules, and site access/clearances
• Monitor project progress and maintain productivity goals
• Help ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Work closely with Operations Manager regarding schedules, project timelines, and deliverables
• Read and interpret construction drawings, prints, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Lead installation activities involving:
  • Conduit systems
  • Grounding systems
  • Cable tray installation
  • Control cable installation and terminations
  • Equipment setting and assembly
  • Switches, breakers, panels, and substation equipment
  • Structural steel and electrical assemblies
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues as they arise
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings and ensure compliance with company and utility safety requirements
• Maintain quality workmanship and enforce safe work practices
• Track field progress and communicate updates effectively

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading substation construction crews as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Lead, or similar supervisory role
• Clean driving background needed if you want to drive our company vehicles
• Strong background in electrical substation construction—leading crews and working under clearances
• Experience with utility, transmission, or power delivery projects strongly preferred
• Experience working in both greenfield and brownfield substations preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction documents
• Familiarity with substation construction practices, equipment installation, and electrical systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable traveling throughout North Florida

Preferred Experience

• Installing and adjusting switches
• Erecting steel structures inside high‑voltage substations
• Hanging jumpers
• Bus work installation
• Control wiring and terminations
• Equipment setting and assembly
• Relay/control systems
• Utility coordination and outage planning
• Switchyards and transmission projects
• Class A CDL preferred (but not required)
• Ability to pass background/drug screening
• OSHA 10/30 preferred
• Minimum years of substation experience (e.g., 5+ or 7+ years)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable long‑term utility infrastructure work

If you are looking to take ownership of projects, lead strong crews, and play a key role in building critical utility infrastructure throughout Florida, please apply today.