Traveling Substation Lead
2 days ago
Houston
⚡ Lead the Charge Nationwide - Now Hiring Experienced Substation Leads! ⚡ Position Title: Traveling Substation Lead Company Name: National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC Pay Range: $150,000-$300,000+ per year (based on experience) Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Industry: Utilities / Industrial Construction Job Overview National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC is hiring experienced Substation Leads to take command of field operations across our commercial and utility-scale projects. This leadership role requires a highly skilled electrician with deep technical knowledge and proven experience managing crews, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring substation builds are executed safely, on schedule, and to spec. This is a 100% travel position, operating on a 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotation. If you thrive in high-energy environments and can lead by example under pressure, we want to hear from you. Who We Are National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC (NEE Consultants) is a recognized leader in civil construction, utilities, and sitework. With a focus on commercial and energy infrastructure, we deliver precision-driven projects that energize communities nationwide. We are a team-first company, built on reliability, craftsmanship, and trust. As a Substation Lead, you'll be an essential part of our growth and impact across the country. Visit ___ to learn more about our mission and capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Provide direct, on-site leadership for substation projects from mobilization to completion, • Supervise and mentor field electricians and subcontractors, • Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications with expert-level proficiency, • Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of substation components, • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards, • Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment on timelines and milestones, • Monitor quality control, track productivity, and proactively resolve issues to avoid project delays, • Document daily progress, safety reports, and time records, • Enforce jobsite discipline and safety culture; lead weekly safety meetings, • Manage tools, equipment, and inventory control at the project site, • Minimum 5 years of experience in substation construction, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, • Deep understanding of substation components including switchgear, breakers, regulators, wiring, transformers, and grounding systems, • Strong safety knowledge and leadership, • Strong team management and communication skills, • Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical plans and construction drawings, • High accountability for quality, safety, and schedule performance, • Must be highly reliable, detail-oriented, and self-directed, • Valid driver's license and clean driving record, • OSHA 30 Certification, • Experience managing electrical utility crews, • Florida Blue Health Insurance, • Paid overtime, • 401(k) with 6% Company Match, • 8 Paid Holidays, • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation (prorated first year), • Weekly pay, • Company-paid lodging and per diem while traveling, • Full-time, • Workload: Field demand, • Field-Based - Nationwide Projects, • Work sites vary across the U.S.; travel and temporary relocation are required Compliance Statement A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #Joveo