EPC Solar - Electrical Superintendent

Job Title: Electrical Superintendent – Utility-Scale Solar EPC

Location: Project-Based / Southeast Travel

Reports To: Electrical Project Manager / Project Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for leading and executing all self-performed electrical scopes on utility-scale solar EPC projects. This role provides hands‑on field leadership for electrical crews and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, NEC requirements, and company standards.

This position plays a critical role in driving production, maintaining schedule milestones, and coordinating with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams in a fast‑paced EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Production

• Lead and supervise all self‑performed solar electrical construction activities, including DC collection systems (module wiring, harnesses, combiners), AC systems (inverters, MV/LV cabling, transformers), underground and above‑ground conduit and cable installation, equipment setting, terminations, and grounding systems.
• Direct electrical foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and general labor.
• Plan daily work activities and weekly look‑ahead schedules to meet production goals.
• Manage crew sizes and skill mix to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate tools, equipment, materials, and deliveries to support uninterrupted workflow.

Safety Leadership

• Enforce all company, client, and regulatory safety policies.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and ensure completion of JHAs and permits.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, NEC, and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure electrical installations comply with project drawings, specifications, NEC, and AHJ requirements.
• Perform field inspections and ensure proper documentation of testing and quality checks.
• Oversee punch list completion and quality closeout.
• Maintain accurate redlines and support as‑built documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, and AHJs.

Schedule & Cost Management

• Support development and execution of the project electrical schedule.
• Monitor labor productivity and report trends to project management.
• Identify potential schedule impacts or scope gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Support change order execution and scope growth as directed.
• Assist with material takeoffs and manpower forecasting.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary electrical field representative.
• Coordinate work sequencing with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and manpower needs to project management.
• Participate in coordination meetings, client walk‑downs, and energization planning.

Commissioning & Turnover Support

• Support commissioning activities including pre‑energization inspections, equipment testing and troubleshooting, and energization readiness.
• Coordinate electrical work to meet commissioning milestones.
• Ensure clean turnover packages and completion of electrical scope.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years in a superintendent or lead foreman role on solar EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC, OSHA, and utility‑scale solar electrical systems.
• Proven experience managing large self‑perform electrical crews.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one‑lines, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours based on project needs.

Preferred

• Experience with 50MW+ utility‑scale solar projects.
• Familiarity with trackers, central/string inverters, and MV collection systems.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar construction software.
• Previous commissioning or energization experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong production‑driven leadership style.
• Ability to motivate crews in high‑output environments.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Clear, direct communication.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• High commitment to safety, quality, and schedule.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Field‑based role on active solar construction sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and traverse uneven terrain.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and climbing.