Introduction

Seeking an experienced Solar Electrical Superintendent for a utility-scale solar project in Michigan. This 1-year W2 contract (extendable through 2027) oversees all on-site electrical construction, safety, quality, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. Requires strong NEC/NFPA knowledge, MV experience, and prior superintendent or supervisory background.

What are you going to do

We are seeking an experienced Solar Electrical Superintendent to support a major utility-scale solar project in Michigan. This role is responsible for leading all on-site electrical construction activities, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-schedule execution of the full electrical scope.

The superintendent will coordinate closely with project management, engineering, construction leadership, subcontractors, and commissioning teams throughout the project execution phase. This is a 1-year W2 contract with the opportunity to extend as work continues through 2027.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all electrical field operations, including DC, AC, MV, and communication systems.

  • Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, and other discipline superintendents.

  • Conduct daily/weekly field coordination meetings to ensure alignment across stakeholders.

  • Manage electrical materials, equipment, logistics, storage, and laydown areas.

Safety & Compliance

  • Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and site-specific requirements.

  • Conduct toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and routine field safety inspections.

  • Report and investigate incidents or near misses and implement corrective actions.

  • Ensure all electrical work complies with engineered drawings, specifications, NEC codes, and EPC standards.

  • Perform inspections on string wiring, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, MV systems, grounding, and fiber/DAS systems.

  • Work with QA/QC to resolve non-conformances and maintain accurate as-built documentation.

Scheduling & Productivity

  • Maintain and monitor three-week look-ahead schedules for electrical construction.

  • Track progress to ensure alignment with project milestones and EPC timelines.

  • Support commissioning and coordinate utility interconnection activities.

  • Identify schedule risks or productivity challenges and develop mitigation plans.

  • Manage subcontractors, field labor allocation, and performance in line with project standards.

  • Forecast labor, tools, equipment, materials, and coordinate with procurement teams.

  • Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and field personnel to ensure smooth execution.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Complete daily field logs, inspection reports, redlines, and progress documentation.

  • Support RFIs and work with engineering teams to resolve field issues.

  • Assist with turnover package development and project closeout.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • 5+ years of electrical construction experience.

  • 2-3 years in utility-scale solar preferred.

  • Previous experience as an Electrical Superintendent, General Foreman, or Electrical Supervisor.

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and medium-voltage systems (5kV-35kV).

  • Ability to interpret one-lines, drawings, and technical specifications.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Experience working on EPC projects.

Closing: December 21, 2025

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