Substation Superintendent

Description

Title:

Substation Superintendent

Department: T&D/C

Location:

Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:
Field Services Manager III of Transmission/ Substation Project Manager & Construction

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status:
Project Site

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in utility‑scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal.

Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

The Substation Superintendent is a leadership role that involves overseeing all aspects of field operations for electrical substation construction projects. The position ensures the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with all safety standards. The Substation Superintendent manages a team of skilled workers while overseeing coordination with subcontractors and stakeholders. This role involves the supervision of high and low voltage equipment installations and maintenance, including transformers, breakers, switches, and various electrical systems.

The Substation Superintendent will also play a critical role in ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality control, and efficiency. A hands‑on leader, the Substation Superintendent will drive the successful delivery of complex substation projects by coordinating resources, solving on‑site challenges, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

This position reports to the Field Services Manager III of Transmission/ Substation Project Manager & Construction or another management personnel designated by the CEO of the Company.

This position requires full‑time on‑site presence and 100% travel. Any remote work arrangements must receive prior approval from your direct supervisor or company leadership. Working hours shall be determined based on project requirements and business needs, in consultation with the employee’s supervisor.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and are not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

• Safety Compliance and Program Participation:
  • Observe, comply with, and promote the company’s safety program, rules, requirements, and corporate safety goals.
  • Participate in safety‑related processes, programs, and training.
  • Engage with the work team to ensure zero injuries and report all safety hazards, accidents, or near misses.
  • Ensure all team members are familiar with emergency procedures, including emergency contact numbers, nearest hospitals, and quickest routes.
• Field Operations & Supervision:
  • Supervise construction efforts to ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule.
  • Supervise field activities including breakers, switches, bus, transformers, capacitor banks, etc.
  • Direct and manage crews to meet deadlines while maintaining a safe and organized job site.
  • Monitor project progress, productivity, and quality control to ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Provide technical support, including interpreting drawings, offering construction methods recommendations, and problem‑solving.
  • Supervise the construction of foundations, structures, bus installation, and wiring of high and low voltage systems.
• Quality Control & Documentation:
  • Complete daily reports, documenting project progress with photos and written updates.
  • Develop and distribute project status reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Ensure quality control through inspections and review of completed work.
  • Assist in producing record sets for as‑built drawings and address RFIs as needed.
• Team Leadership…