Electrical Substation Superintendent
1 month ago
Raleigh
Job DescriptionSalary: $100000 - $ 140000 yearly Overview We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee multiple electrical substation construction projects across various locations. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day field operations, coordinating subcontractors and crews, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring high-quality project execution. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in utility, transmission & distribution (T&D), or electrical infrastructure construction and be comfortable traveling extensively to support multiple active project sites. Responsibilities • Oversee daily field operations for multiple electrical substation construction projects, • Travel between project sites to support field execution, scheduling, manpower coordination, and client relations, • Manage and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment resources, • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and utility standards, • Maintain and enforce OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies, • Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, and Utility Representatives, • Lead site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings, • Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans, • Monitor project progress, manpower productivity, and material deliveries, • Identify and resolve field issues, delays, and constructability concerns, • Support outage coordination and energized work planning when applicable, • Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout project execution, • Maintain accurate field reports, daily logs, production tracking, and project documentation, • Assist with project scheduling and sequencing activities, • Oversee installation activities including:, • Foundations, • Grounding systems, • Conduit and duct banks, • Structural steel, • Bus work, • Switchgear, • Breakers, • Transformers, • Control houses, • Protection & control equipment, • Coordinate inspections, testing, punch lists, and project closeout activities, • Mentor Foremen and field leadership personnel Qualifications • 7+ years of electrical construction experience required, • 3+ years of superintendent or field leadership experience preferred, • Experience with electrical substations, utility infrastructure, or T&D construction strongly preferred, • Strong understanding of:, • Medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, • Utility construction practices, • Outage coordination, • Civil and electrical installation sequencing, • Safety protocols in energized environments, • Ability to read and interpret:, • One-line diagrams, • IFC drawings, • Electrical plans, • Civil drawings, • Specifications, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously, • Proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and reporting, • Valid drivers license required, • Willingness and ability to travel extensively for project assignments Preferred Qualifications • Utility or EPC contractor experience, • Experience overseeing projects ranging from distribution substations through transmission substations, • OSHA 30 certification preferred, • NCCER or electrical trade background preferred, • Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews, • Knowledge of commissioning and startup activities is a plus Travel Requirements • Frequent travel required based on active project locations, • Travel may include regional or nationwide assignments, • Extended stays at project sites may be required depending on project needs Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience, • Per diem or travel accommodations when applicable, • Health, dental, and vision insurance (90% premium covered), • Life insurance, • PTO and paid holidays