Superintendent

Actalent; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Solar Superintendent to oversee field execution of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in Northern California. The role requires hands-on leadership of crews on 1–10 MW projects, coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and safety across diverse installations.

You will travel regionally, read electrical drawings, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure high-quality turnover while maintaining strict safety standards and project alignment.

Qualifications

• 710+ years of electrical construction experience with solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
• Experience leading field crews on 1–10 MW solar projects.
• Ability to travel regionally across Northern California.
• Valid driver's license and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for solar and BESS projects in Northern California.
• Lead field teams of 10–50 employees and coordinate subcontractors.
• Oversee 1–10 MW projects, maintain schedule and quality.
• Plan and supervise installation of ground-mount, tracker, rooftop, carport, and BESS installations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and project turnover.
• Enforce safety requirements per OSHA and project procedures.

Skills

Field leadership

Solar project management

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical drawings

Safety enforcement

Regional travel

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

The Solar Superintendent oversees the field execution of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across Northern California. This role suits a hands-on field leader with 710+ years of electrical construction experience who has successfully managed solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects ranging from 1 MW to 10 MW. The Superintendent leads crews of 1050 employees, coordinates subcontractors, maintains project schedules, troubleshoots field issues, and ensures all work is completed safely and to high quality standards across ground-mount, tracker, rooftop, carport, and BESS installations.

Job Title: Solar Superintendent

The Solar Superintendent oversees the field execution of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across Northern California. This role suits a hands-on field leader with 710+ years of electrical construction experience who has successfully managed solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects ranging from 1 MW to 10 MW. The Superintendent leads crews of 1050 employees, coordinates subcontractors, maintains project schedules, troubleshoots field issues, and ensures all work is completed safely and to high quality standards across ground-mount, tracker, rooftop, carport, and BESS installations.

Job Description

The Solar Superintendent oversees the field execution of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across Northern California. This role suits a hands-on field leader with 710+ years of electrical construction experience who has successfully managed solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects ranging from 1 MW to 10 MW. The Superintendent leads crews of 1050 employees, coordinates subcontractors, maintains project schedules, troubleshoots field issues, and ensures all work is completed safely and to high quality standards across ground-mount, tracker, rooftop, carport, and BESS installations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for commercial and utility-scale solar and BESS construction projects throughout Northern California.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate field teams ranging from approximately 10 to 50 employees, ensuring efficient and safe execution of work.
• Oversee solar projects ranging from approximately 1 MW to 10 MW, maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Plan, supervise, and manage installation of ground-mount solar systems, single-axis tracker systems, rooftop solar, solar carports and canopies, and BESS installations.
• Coordinate electricians, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and other field personnel to keep work progressing smoothly and on schedule.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, plans, specifications, one-line diagrams, and other construction documents to guide field activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, equipment, installation, and system issues in the field and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor project schedules, manpower requirements, field productivity, and material needs, adjusting plans as necessary to meet milestones.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and project closeout to ensure successful turnover of completed systems.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to identify and resolve field issues, communicate risks, and support project objectives.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure all crews follow company, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements and procedures.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout construction and proactively identify and correct deficiencies before they impact schedule or turnover.
• Communicate project progress, manpower needs, delays, and changing field conditions clearly and consistently to project leadership.

Essential Skills

• 710+ years of electrical construction experience, including significant experience with solar projects.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent or in senior field leadership on solar projects in the 1 MW to 10 MW range.
• Proven experience managing field crews of approximately 1050 employees on construction sites.
• Strong background across multiple solar applications, including BESS, ground-mount systems, tracker systems, rooftop solar, and solar carports.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to resolve complex field issues efficiently.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and detailed construction plans.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspections, scheduling, manpower, and overall project logistics.
• Solid understanding of construction safety and quality requirements and the ability to enforce them in the field.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally throughout Northern California as required by project needs.
• Valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial and utility-scale solar projects and energy storage systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop field teams.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with project leadership, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and resource requirements simultaneously.
• Attention to detail in reviewing plans, monitoring installation quality, and documenting project progress.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based across Northern California, supporting commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects ranging from 1 MW to 10 MW. The Solar Superintendent works on active construction sites that include ground-mount arrays, single-axis tracker systems, rooftop solar installations, solar carports and canopies, and battery energy storage facilities. The environment involves regular regional travel, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and coordination with multiple trades and subcontractors. A company vehicle is provided for work-related travel. The Superintendent collaborates closely with project management and engineering teams while overseeing crews of 1050 employees and ensuring compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sacramento,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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