Job description
Your Job
We are seeking a High Voltage Substation Superintendent to lead field execution of high-voltage (HV) substation, transmission, and interconnection scopes on large-scale power infrastructure projects within our Project Delivery Team.
In this role, you will oversee subcontractors and own the safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of HV work from initial site preparation through testing, commissioning, and energization. You will drive schedule performance, ensure contract alignment, and lead field teams to successfully deliver critical power infrastructure projects.
Current Project Site Opportunities Southwest Portfolio
Potential Locations: California, Texas
* Location subject to change depending on business needs
Travel: Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3-4 weeks)
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 (flexible based on experience)
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage subcontractors executing high-voltage substation and transmission work (foundations, electrical, SCADA integration, etc.), ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installation
- Oversee the full HV construction lifecycle, including initial site marking, clearing, access preparation, pad grading, foundations, grounding, major equipment installation, testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and energization readiness.
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all HV scopes and project phases
- Develop and enforce a 3-week lookahead schedule for HV activities, driving alignment with overall project milestones
- Maintain schedule, budget, and contract compliance while proactively identifying and resolving execution risks
- Verify subcontractor work, materials, and site conditions align with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
- Provide clear daily reporting on progress, risks, and subcontractor performance to internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with Civil, Mechanical, and PV Electrical teams to optimize sequencing and minimize delays
- Coach and develop field teams and subcontractors, fostering a culture aligned with PBM principles and continuous improvement
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, transmission lines, or interconnection scopes
- Experience working with substation, transmission lines, and/or interconnection civil and foundation scopes
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications
- Experience managing subcontractors and holding partners accountable to contract scope, schedule, and quality expectations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Valid driver's license
What Will Put You Ahead
- Journeyman license or equivalent field leadership experience in high-voltage construction
- Experience with utility transmission and distribution substations or EPC high-voltage construction projects
- OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and CPR/First Aid certifications
- Utility-scale solar or battery energy storage system (BESS) project experience
- Experience coordinating with utilities and managing interconnection processes
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Hiring Philosophy
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
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About this role
About DEPCOM Power
Company Overview
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company
HeadquartersScottsdale, United States
Founded2013
SizeApproximately 1,000 to 5,000 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
DEPCOM Power specializes in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions, focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M), development support, and repowering services (source: linkedin.com). The company supports the full project lifecycle, leveraging experienced solar veterans, top-tier module technology, and cost-efficient balance-of-system components to deliver high-production, cost-effective energy solutions (source: depcompower.com). Its service lines include development support, EPC, O&M, energy storage, and repowering, serving utilities, independent power producers, project developers, large industrial users, and refinery customers (source: kochinc.com). DEPCOM positions itself as technology agnostic with long-term service capabilities, differentiating itself in managing large and complex power projects across the United States (source: depcompower.com).
Projects & Track Record
DEPCOM Power’s portfolio includes the Roadrunner Reserve battery energy storage systems in Southeast Tucson, Arizona, where it provides EPC services for two systems rated at 200 MW / 800 MWh each (source: depcompower.com). It also delivered EPC services for the Yuma Solar Energy Center, a 70 MW solar and 70 MW battery storage hybrid facility in Arizona (source: depcompower.com). Other notable projects include Felina Solar in Fabens, Texas, a 150 MW utility-scale solar EPC project, and Crystal Hill Solar in Halifax County, Virginia, a 65 MW solar installation (source: depcompower.com). The company has also completed the Pine Bend Refinery Solar project in Minnesota, a 45 MWdc solar installation supporting refinery operations, and a 27 MW solar installation supporting refinery operations in Corpus Christi, Texas (source: depcompower.com). Additional projects include a behind-the-meter solar and battery system for Hybar Steel in Osceola, Arkansas, a 50 MW solar facility in Southern New Mexico under O&M, and two Northern Arizona solar sites totaling 55 MW under restoration and O&M services (source: depcompower.com). DEPCOM is also delivering a utility-scale solar and battery storage system in Salinas, Puerto Rico (source: depcompower.com). At the time of acquisition by Koch, DEPCOM’s portfolio included approximately 5 GW of projects across completed, in-construction, and preconstruction stages, demonstrating a broad geographic footprint across multiple U.S. states and territories (source: kochinc.com).
Recent Developments
In November 2021, Koch Engineered Solutions acquired DEPCOM Power, integrating it into Koch’s energy and industrial platform to expand its capabilities in utility-scale solar and energy storage (source: kochinc.com). Since then, DEPCOM has continued active delivery on major projects including the two 200 MW / 800 MWh Roadrunner Reserve battery systems, the 150 MW Felina Solar project in Texas, and the solar-plus-storage project in Salinas, Puerto Rico, reflecting ongoing growth and operational momentum (source: depcompower.com).
Working There
DEPCOM Power’s organizational structure includes departments such as business development, project delivery, engineering, environmental health and safety (EH&S), services, and supply chain, led by experienced executives, indicating a diverse range of roles in project management, engineering, procurement, construction oversight, field services, safety, operations, and commercial development (source: depcompower.com). The company emphasizes recruitment of driven professionals passionate about major and complex renewable energy projects, fostering a culture centered on project execution, technical depth, and long-duration service agreements (source: depcompower.com). Key office locations for employment opportunities include Scottsdale, Arizona; Bedminster, New Jersey; Pelham, Alabama; and Pleasanton, California, reflecting its broad operational footprint (source: linkedin.com).
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