Electrical Superintendent (Solar)

Position Scope and Organizational Impact
The Solar Electrical Superintendent will be responsible for providing comprehensive coordination, planning, and supervision of electrical activities for utility-scale solar projects. Working closely with forepersons, contractors, and cross-functional teams, this role ensures that all electrical installations are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements. This position also plays a critical role in client engagement, maintaining superior service standards, and fostering strong customer relationships across multi-state projects. Frequent travel is required.

Key Responsibilities
* Plan and oversee electrical craft activities, including determining construction methods, manpower levels, material requirements, equipment, temporary power sources, and work schedules.
* Manage labor budgets, monitor actual hours worked, and document progress for project reporting.
* Coordinate electrical work with other crafts, company departments, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
* Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning teams to ensure that all work aligns with project drawings, specifications, and timelines.
* Identify and address construction challenges such as productivity issues or work interface conflicts.
* Monitor craft compliance with the project's safety program, documenting corrective measures as needed to ensure a safe work environment.
* Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure that materials, equipment, and inspections are in place to support project schedules.
* Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring responsible completion and accountability.
* Maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to ensure a collaborative working environment.
* Perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor to support overall project goals.

Education and Experience Requirements
* Strong commitment to safety, including a minimum of OSHA30 certification.
* Experience in electrical field installations within solar plants or heavy industrial environments.
* Preferably, three or more years of supervisory experience in a power plant or heavy industrial construction setting.
* Demonstrated experience in managing crews of 50+ employees, with strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
* Expertise in reading and interpreting electrical design drawings (isometric and orthographic), specifications, and contract documents, as well as coordinating with subcontractors.
* Background in workforce planning and reporting, including man-hour and job-cost reports.
* Prior experience as a General Foreman (4-5 years) or Superintendent (3 years) on industrial construction projects.
* Openness to learning new techniques and acquiring additional skills as required by the project.

Job Location: Multi-State, High Travel Required
States included: AZ, NM, TX, MS, LA, AL, GA, FL, AK
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried Reports To: Solar Senior Superintendent

Other aspects to be considered which ewi feel to be important include:
* Preferred experience on Solar Projects 75MW - 500MW+.
* ASAP - ideally a maximum of 1 months notice.
* Scheduling and budgeting experience is a preference.
* Long term position with internal growth.

For more information please contact the Search Leader:
Christopher Gebhart- Senior Consultant - Renewable Energy: email: c.gebhart@ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.