Assistant Electrical Superintendent (Pekin, IL)

The Assistant Electrical Superintendent role at SOLV Energy is a full-time jobsite position in Pekin, IL, supporting utility-scale solar projects with required travel to additional sites. SOLV Energy designs, builds, and maintains solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation infrastructure nationwide. The position reports to the Electrical Superintendent and involves direct oversight of electrical scope, subcontractors, and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company safety procedures and policies, lead by example, and participate in safety training programs.
• Coordinate constructability for the electrical scope of utility-scale solar projects with project and engineering teams.
• Review and interpret contracts, proposals, drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals from preconstruction through site build-out.
• Support preparation and maintenance of project schedules using CPM methods to meet milestones.
• Recruit, organize, train, and coordinate field construction teams including subcontractors and direct-hire personnel.
• Maintain quality control standards and compliance with project specifications.
• Order and track materials, tools, and equipment to ensure availability.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and invoice approvals.
• Attend and participate in pre-job, progress, and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Assist with start-up testing, commissioning, and project turnover including documentation and acceptance.
• Review and process punch lists to complete project close-out.
• Provide day-to-day field leadership and direct subcontractors and multiple crews on active job sites.
• Identify and resolve issues to maintain schedule, safety, and quality standards.
• Mentor and train subordinates including General Foremen, Foremen, and crew members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist with hiring and disciplinary decisions.
• Verify all work meets required quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Support RFIs, submittals, and project documentation as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of commissioning and testing procedures for the solar industry.
• Act as liaison with owners, subcontractors, and on-site teams.
• Lead and coordinate electrical subcontractors, testing agencies, and commissioning teams.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures and maintain electrical safety standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical and civil teams on project execution.
• Travel as required to support multiple project sites, with all travel fully expensed.

Requirements

• 5 years of field construction experience at a supervisory level.
• 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws, NFPA 70E, and NEC standards and codes.
• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• 2 years of utility-scale solar commissioning experience.
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems.
• Proficient in underground electrical installations including cable pulling through conduits, bores, and direct-buried AC/DC feeder installations.
• Experience with inverter skid underground installation, setting, terminations, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Salary range of $90,000.00 - $117,000.00.