Electrical Superintendent; Yerington, NV

Electrical Superintendent (Yerington, NV)

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, an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider serving utility solar, high‑voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description

Summary:

The Electrical Superintendent will supervise electrical projects on a utility‑scale solar site in Yerington, NV, ensuring timely, cost‑effective completion and compliance with safety, quality and design standards. The role is full‑time on‑site with required travel.

• Perform all superintendent duties, supporting all aspects of field operations.
• Enforce and model company safety procedures; lead by example and participate in all training programs.
• Manage and maintain project schedules (CPM) to ensure timely, cost‑effective completion.
• Review and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals from pre‑construction through project turnover.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate field personnel, including assistant superintendents, foremen and crew members.
• Coordinate and direct field construction activities for utility‑scale solar projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and design standards.
• Oversee and manage multiple crews and subcontractors across various sites and regions as required.
• Ensure that all work meets or exceeds specifications and quality control standards.
• Order and track materials, tools, and equipment in coordination with procurement teams to prevent delays.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation: daily reports, time sheets and work orders.
• Lead and attend pre‑job, progress and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support site teams with RFIs, submittals, commissioning and startup testing; ensure timely project close‑out and owner acceptance.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact safety, schedule or quality.
• Serve as Solv Energy’s on‑site liaison with owners, subcontractors and internal departments.
• Promote and maintain Solv Energy’s culture of teamwork, communication and accountability.
• Lead and coordinate all electrical subcontractors, testing agencies and commissioning teams.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a high standard of electrical safety.
• Collaborate with mechanical and civil teams to ensure a well‑run, successful project.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years’ field construction experience at a supervisory level; 10 years preferred, with extensive electrical construction experience.
• Utility‑scale solar construction experience strongly preferred (minimum 5 years).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE and other relevant codes.
• Demonstrated expertise in job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and a strong sense of urgency in project execution.
• Prefer 5 years’ experience with medium‑voltage (MV) testing and terminations.
• Prefer experience with SCADA systems in solar or electrical applications.
• STSC Certification (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems.
• Proficient in underground electrical installations, including cable pulling through conduits and bores and direct‑buried AC/DC feeder installations.
• Experience with inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

$107,757 – $140,084 (salary)

SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive workplaces.