SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary:The HV superintendent is responsible for overseeing HV construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.Job Description:<div>*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned </div><div><div><div><div>Position Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Lead and manage all phases of high voltage substation construction projects, including greenfield builds, brownfield upgrades, and maintenance efforts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with project plans, schedules, budgets, and substation-specific performance metrics.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for field execution of substation scopes—coordinating with engineering, procurement, utilities, and subcontractors.</li><li>Supervise site crews during installation of substation components including transformers, breakers, control buildings, protection and control systems, buswork, grounding grids, and SCADA systems.</li><li>Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities to ensure substation installations meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications.</li><li>Conduct detailed site inspections and ensure conformance with NESC, IEEE, and utility standards.</li><li>Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to SOLV’s safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70E compliance for energized substation environments.</li><li>Mentor and develop assistant superintendents, foremen, and craft-level personnel in substation operations, safety procedures, and technical best practices.</li><li>Manage subcontractor performance and material logistics for critical substation equipment delivery and installation.</li><li>Maintain documentation, redlines, and commissioning readiness in coordination with engineering and startup teams.</li><li>Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance specific to substation construction and operations.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: <ul><li>5–7 years of direct experience in substation construction, commissioning, or maintenance (69kV–500kV preferred)</li><li>Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent preferred</li><li>Strong working knowledge of utility-grade substation equipment and protection/control systems</li><li>Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NFPA 70E)</li><li>OSHA 30 certification required; First Aid/CPR required</li><li>Proven experience leading substation crews and managing high-risk energized environments</li><li>Ability to travel and work on active substation sites in various regions</li><li>Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul>Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: <ul><li>Frequent standing, walking, lifting (50+ lbs), bending, climbing, and exposure to outdoor environments</li><li>Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated structures, and around high-voltage equipment</li><li>Tolerance for weather extremes and construction-related physical conditions</li><li>Visual and auditory acuity required for safety-critical activities</li></ul>SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:$107,757.00 - $140,084.00Pay Rate Type:SalarySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J11876If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

SOLV Energy is a solar services provider for utility solar, high-voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. We believe that good energy has a ripple effect. That&rsquo;s why we only take on projects that provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, we&rsquo;ve branched out to focus solely on renewable energy initiatives. Recognized as an industry-leading solar contractor and O&amp;M services provider, our team has built and manages over 10 GW of solar capacity in more than 25 states.

HV Superintendent

SOLV Energy&nbsp;is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary:The HV superintendent is responsible for overseeing HV construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.Job Description:<div>*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned&nbsp;</div><div><div><div><div>Position Responsibilities and Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead and manage all phases of high voltage substation construction projects, including greenfield builds, brownfield upgrades, and maintenance efforts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with project plans, schedules, budgets, and substation-specific performance metrics.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for field execution of substation scopes—coordinating with engineering, procurement, utilities, and subcontractors.</li><li>Supervise site crews during installation of substation components including transformers, breakers, control buildings, protection and control systems, buswork, grounding grids, and SCADA systems.</li><li>Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities to ensure substation installations meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications.</li><li>Conduct detailed site inspections and ensure conformance with NESC, IEEE, and utility standards.</li><li>Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to SOLV’s safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70E compliance for energized substation environments.</li><li>Mentor and develop assistant superintendents, foremen, and craft-level personnel in substation operations, safety procedures, and technical best practices.</li><li>Manage subcontractor performance and material logistics for critical substation equipment delivery and installation.</li><li>Maintain documentation, redlines, and commissioning readiness in coordination with engineering and startup teams.</li><li>Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance specific to substation construction and operations.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>5–7 years of direct experience in substation construction, commissioning, or maintenance (69kV–500kV preferred)</li><li>Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent preferred</li><li>Strong working knowledge of utility-grade substation equipment and protection/control systems</li><li>Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NFPA 70E)</li><li>OSHA 30 certification required; First Aid/CPR required</li><li>Proven experience leading substation crews and managing high-risk energized environments</li><li>Ability to travel and work on active substation sites in various regions</li><li>Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul>Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: <ul><li>Frequent standing, walking, lifting (50+ lbs), bending, climbing, and exposure to outdoor environments</li><li>Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated structures, and around high-voltage equipment</li><li>Tolerance for weather extremes and construction-related physical conditions</li><li>Visual and auditory acuity required for safety-critical activities</li></ul>SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:$107,757.00 - $140,084.00Pay Rate Type:SalarySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J11876If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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