Construction Superintendent - High Voltage Electrical

Overview

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting firm that helps partners deliver efficient, high-value projects through localized expertise and real-world insight. With more than 500 years of collective experience, our team leads complex energy developments from inception through construction, bringing deep knowledge across engineering, real estate, business development, and finance while leveraging strong relationships with developers, owners, financial institutions, and property owners nationwide.

We are hiring for a High Voltage Superintendent who will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating high-voltage electrical construction activities for large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind facilities. This role ensures that high-voltage installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering designs, regulatory requirements, and project schedules.

Serving as the Owner’s on-site representative, the High Voltage Superintendent works closely with EPC contractors, electrical subcontractors, utilities, inspectors, and internal teams to coordinate field activities, monitor quality and safety, and resolve issues that could impact project performance. This role requires strong leadership in the field, deep knowledge of electrical systems and high-voltage infrastructure, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Overseeing high-voltage electrical construction activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar, BESS, and wind.
• Leading onsite coordination with EPC contractors, electrical subcontractors, utilities, inspectors, and internal project teams.
• Ensuring installation and commissioning of substations, collection systems, transformers, switch gear, and interconnection infrastructure meet engineering designs, codes, and utility requirements.
• Conducting regular site walks and inspections to monitor progress and proactively address field issues.
• Coordinating electrical construction activities with civil, mechanical, and general construction scopes to ensure seamless execution.
• Reviewing work plans, construction methods, schedules, and safety procedures for high-voltage scopes.
• Supporting pre-construction planning, including logistics, sequencing, and constructability reviews.
• Ensuring QA/QC compliance through adherence to inspection and test plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Participating in inspections, testing, punch walks, mechanical completion, and project closeout activities.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks while supporting corrective actions and issue resolution in the field.
• Monitoring contractor performance and supporting resolution of RFIs, change orders, and scope clarity.
• Serving as EPS’s onsite representative while coordinating with utilities, AHJs, EPC partners, and stakeholders.
• Leading daily coordination meetings and supporting mentorship and development of field teams.

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction with significant experience in high-voltage systems
• Experience supporting construction of renewable energy projects such as solar, BESS, or wind
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical infrastructure including substations, collection systems, switch gear, transformers, and interconnection equipment
• Proven ability to coordinate electrical contractors and manage field operations on large construction projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience using Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and construction scheduling tools
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites across the United States

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• PMI (PMP) or CMAA certification
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy construction projects
• Experience working within EPC or EPCM contracting environments
• Familiarity with electrical commissioning and startup activities
• Experience with permitting and…