Substation Superintendent

Westinghouse Electric Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Substation Superintendent in Kansas to oversee the construction and daily operations of high-voltage electrical substations. This 1-year contract role involves managing site safety, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The candidate should possess 8–10 years of relevant experience and a strong background in electrical construction. A degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive field leadership and heavy electrical or substation construction experience.
• Experience leading Substation Foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and company safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, maintenance, and daily operations of high-voltage substations.
• Manage field crews and enforce strict safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to deliver utility-scale renewable projects.

Skills

Field leadership

Heavy electrical construction

Safety compliance

Project execution

High-voltage systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Please Note: No Third-Party or C2C Firms

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

We are searching for a Substation Superintendent on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will oversee the construction, maintenance, and daily operations of high-voltage electrical substations. The person will manage field crews, enforce strict safety and quality standards, and coordinate with engineering teams to successfully deliver utility‑scale renewable and power delivery projects. You will be making notes Project Page Turn.

1-year contract assignment (W-2)

Responsibilities and Daily Duties

Safety and Environmental

• Participate in safety discussions and observations during morning POD and ALL HANDS.
• Perform daily safety inspections with crews. Sign every JHA at every work location you visit during the day.
• Read each JHA thoroughly. Evaluate for correctness and completeness. Suggest adds/changes if needed.
• Be alert to safety violations. If observed, discuss corrective action with foreman/Superintendent. Stop work if necessary.
• During every site visit, watch for downed silt fence or destroyed straw wattle notify the environmental inspector immediately.
• Be familiar with NFPA-70E and OSHA standards.

Contractual

• Read and understand EPC contract and exhibits. Flag items needing clarification prior to Project Page Turn.
• Read BOP and note which items are furnished by Owner, and which are furnished by EPC.
• Review EPC Contractor’s submitted QA‑QC program to look for gaps. Make notes for Page Turn.
• Flag all deliverables pertaining to EPC’s Substation’s Scope of Work and make comprehensive list.
• Read OBOM and BOM and note which items are furnished by Owner, and which are furnished by EPC.

Drawings and Specifications

• Become literate in substations drawings and specifications. Keep abreast of updates and changes.
• Be alert to opportunities for Value Engineering. Bring these up during the Project Page Turn.
• Interpret drawings and specifications when asked by EPC contractor, resolve questions and conflicts in the field wherever possible.
• Ensure any changes are in conformance to Specifications regarding field changes.

Project Controls

Unifier

• Installation and Commissioning Tracker, Job Books, Deliverables.
• Progress Tracking, RFI and Submittal Process, CIL Reporting, Good Catch Near Miss Reporting.
• Internal NEER QA/QC documentation, Receiving, if doing material receiving.

Project Cost

• Track substation progress daily against the Schedule of Values.

This includes:

• Pad preparation / Grading, Foundations, Conduit installation, Ground Grid / equipment grounding, Structural steel erection, Major equipment installation, Bus work / jumpers.
• Wire, cable, fiber optic pulls, Terminations, Testing & Commissioning, Fencing.
• Other items included in the Schedule of Values.
• Using the Schedule of Values, compare against contractor’s invoice. Note all discrepancies in the percentages complete on each line item.

Project Schedule

• Ensure the substation is on schedule. Alert CM/PM of any scope which seems to be struggling to meet schedule.
• Propose solutions for schedule recovery.
• Track receipt of Owner Furnished and EPC furnished items to ensure schedule conformance.
• Assist with development of Energization Plan which conforms to PPA, LGIA, GIA requirements.

Quality Assurance

• Perform field inspections to ensure EPC Contractor’s QA‑QC program is effectively implemented in the field.
• Make periodic checks of each Schedule of Value specific items to ensure conformance to Specifications.
• Substation Superintendent is not the project’s QA‑QC Inspector. The job is to ensure the EPC Contractor and Subcontractors are adhering to their own QA/QC programs as contracted.

Requirements

• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive field leadership and heavy electrical or substation construction experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Field Supervision: Leading Substation Foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors.
• Project Execution: Managing construction schedules, budgets, and material control from groundbreaking through commissioning.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforcing OSHA and company safety protocols.
• Requires extensive knowledge of high-voltage (HV) systems.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50.00/hr to $55.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.