Electrical Superintendent - High Voltage

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Superintendent - High Voltage to support operations in Champaign, Illinois The successful candidate may be asked to work on projects in other US locations as needed.

• Responsible for overseeing activities associated with High Voltage for any assigned utility-scale projects.
• Review and offer value engineering for electrical engineering design.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of Electrical and General Construction codes and be the electrical construction subject matter expert for the group.
• Work with PV Project Manager on developing schedules and budgets for work activities.
• Work with site management to ensure self-performance and / or subcontractor HV work on-site complies with code and contract drawings.
• Ensure NEC, NEDA and UBC Code (Standards) compliance on design and installation of all Medium Voltage work.
• Identify and communicate to Project Manager any conflicts between contract documents. Work with Project Managers to identify and execute solutions.
• Lead, motivate and manage multiple teams of field personnel in their daily activities to achieve and exceed both project specific and overall Company goals and objectives
• Set the sequence and assignment of work to minimize exposure to job site safety risks and to keep the installation on budget and on time.
• Monitor and manage all aspects of the execution of the work: labor, material, schedule delays and additional mobilization.
• Participate in pre-construction project reviews to determine resource requirements, develop a schedule and cost of the project.
• Translate, interpret, and ensure adherence of installation to construction schematics, design, specifications and manufacturers recommendations.
• Provide or ensure daily status updates are generated on active construction projects.
• Meet inspectors and walk them through projects, discuss Code in detail as needed.
• Coordinate and complete inspection items and warranty requirements.
• Assist when requested to interface with inspectors and clients to ensure all project close-out objectives are met
• Prepare and issue accurate, detailed and prompt reports which include but are not limited to: Daily Reports, Weekly Reports, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Master Weekly Report and tailgate meetings
• Meet inspectors and walk them through projects, discuss Code in detail as needed.
• Coordinate and complete inspection items and warranty requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of electrical experience within the utility scale solar and renewable energy industry, including medium voltage.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering is preferred.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), local & utility jurisdiction requirements and OSHA regulations. Journeyman Electrician certification or NABCEP certification preferred.
• Certified in OSHA 30, preferred
• Ability to determine work priorities and review work for quality and production standards.
• Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both with a team and independently.
• Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Must excel with multi-tasking, problem-solving, written, and communication skills.
• Must have a good driving record and maintain a valid Driver's License

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e. attics and crawl spaces).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.