Substation Superintendent

Trillium Staffing; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Construction in Beaumont, TX is hiring a direct-hire Substation Superintendent to lead field crews in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations. The role focuses on safety, on-schedule execution, and adherence to electrical codes and project specs.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of HV substation experience, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, with proven leadership of electrical crews and field operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in high-voltage substation construction and/or maintenance.
• Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead, or Superintendent in substation construction.
• Demonstrated experience with substation equipment up to 500kV.
• Experience on Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foremen, journeyman/apprentice electricians, and crews on substation projects and coordinate multiple crews across sites.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and technical oversight of substation equipment and systems.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct site briefings, and maintain a zero-incident safety culture.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and tool maintenance to minimize downtime and waste.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, safety documentation, and quality control records; communicate updates to project management.
• Communicate project updates and potential issues to project management.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Field operations

High-voltage substation

Safety leadership

Job description

Trillium Construction is hiring for a direct-hire Substation Superintendent to oversee the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations out of Beaumont, TX!

This is a field leadership role responsible for directing crews and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with electrical codes, utility specifications, and project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong high-voltage substation experience, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, along with proven leadership experience managing electrical crews and field operations.

Salary: $100,000-$140,000, depending on experience

What You'll Do

Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise foremen, journeyman/apprentice electricians, and crew members on substation construction or maintenance projects
• Assign daily tasks, manage crew schedules, and coordinate multiple crews across one or more job sites
• Train, mentor, and evaluate field personnel
• Enforce discipline, performance standards, and company expectations

Project & Technical Oversight

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, bus work, and control systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction specifications
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and utility/client representatives on project execution
• Track project progress against schedule and budget and report status to project management
• Oversee both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects

Safety

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc-flash protection, and PPE compliance
• Conduct or oversee job briefings, safety meetings, and site inspections
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a strong zero-incident safety culture on site

Materials & Equipment

• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment needs, and tool/vehicle maintenance
• Manage inventory and minimize waste or downtime caused by material or equipment shortages

Administrative

• Complete daily reports, timesheets, safety documentation, and quality control records
• Participate in pre-job planning and post-job reviews
• Communicate project updates, field conditions, and potential issues to project management

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in high-voltage substation construction and/or maintenance
• Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead, or Superintendent in substation construction
• Demonstrated experience working with substation equipment up to 500kV
• Experience with both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, substation equipment, and testing procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools/software
• Ability to coordinate crews, materials, equipment, and project activities in a fast-paced field environment

Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Relevant electrical or journeyman certification

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.