We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee multiple electrical substation construction projects across various locations. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day field operations, coordinating subcontractors and crews, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring high-quality project execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in utility, transmission & distribution (T&D), or electrical infrastructure construction and be comfortable traveling extensively to support multiple active project sites.

Responsibilities

●    Oversee daily field operations for multiple electrical substation construction projects

●    Travel between project sites to support field execution, scheduling, manpower coordination, and client relations

●    Manage and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment resources

●    Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and utility standards

●    Maintain and enforce OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies

●    Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, and Utility Representatives

●    Lead site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings

●    Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans

●    Monitor project progress, manpower productivity, and material deliveries

●    Identify and resolve field issues, delays, and constructability concerns

●    Support outage coordination and energized work planning when applicable

●    Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout project execution

●    Maintain accurate field reports, daily logs, production tracking, and project documentation

●    Assist with project scheduling and sequencing activities

●    Oversee installation activities including:

·        Foundations

·        Grounding systems

·        Conduit and duct banks

·        Structural steel

·        Bus work

·        Switchgear

○    Breakers

○    Transformers

○    Control houses

○    Protection & control equipment

●    Coordinate inspections, testing, punch lists, and project closeout activities

●    Mentor Foremen and field leadership personnel

Qualifications

●    7+ years of electrical construction experience required

●    3+ years of superintendent or field leadership experience preferred

●    Experience with electrical substations, utility infrastructure, or T&D construction strongly preferred

●    Strong understanding of:

·        Medium- and high-voltage electrical systems

·        Utility construction practices

·        Outage coordination

·        Civil and electrical installation sequencing

·        Safety protocols in energized environments

Ability to read and interpret:

·        One-line diagrams

·        IFC drawings

·        Electrical plans

·        Civil drawings

·        Specifications

●    Strong leadership and communication skills

●    Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously

●    Proficiency with project documentation, scheduling, and reporting

●    Valid driver’s license required

●    Willingness and ability to travel extensively for project assignments

Preferred Qualifications

●    Utility or EPC contractor experience

●    Experience overseeing projects ranging from distribution substations through transmission substations

●    OSHA 30 certification preferred

●    NCCER or electrical trade background preferred

●    Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews

●    Knowledge of commissioning and startup activities is a plus

Travel Requirements

●    Frequent travel required based on active project locations

●    Travel may include regional or nationwide assignments

●    Extended stays at project sites may be required depending on project needs