EPC Solar - Electrical Superintendent

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full Time
Experienced
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 electrical crews and ensures electrical 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
    • 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 schedulJob Title: Electrical Superintendent – Utility-Scale Solar EPC
    Location: Project-Based / Nationwide 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 electrical crews and ensures electrical 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
    • 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
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
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