Electrical Manager HV

Bureau Veritas•Leesville, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Manager coordinates planning for contractors and craft activities at a utility-scale solar site and develops relationships through superior service. The role oversees installation quality for the electrical portions of projects, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and DC collection systems. It works with engineering, site management, owners’ representatives, contractors, and craft workers to support compliant, safe, and efficient project execution. The manager reviews project drawings, constructability, submittals, schedules, logistics, contractor procurement, staffing, methods, and look-ahead plans. The role supervises work teams, monitors contractor safety and quality, manages interfaces for connecting the project power grid to the existing transmission system, and ensures subcontract crews have the resources and support they need. The position requires 100% travel and follows a rotation of three weeks on and six days off, Thursday through Tuesday.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of DC and medium-voltage cables.
Knowledge of current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other cable and equipment testing methods.
Working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints; underground duct banks, trenching, manholes, and vaults for collection systems; underground and pad-mount transformer usage; and power-industry SCADA systems.
Valid state driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel as required.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check; additional pre-employment drug screens may be required based on job responsibility.
Knowledge and implementation of LOTO safety procedures.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage shifting priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact positively and effectively with contractors.
Regular, reliable, and predictable performance.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
At least 3 years of renewable energy experience in wind, solar, or battery.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and stairs; working in confined spaces; lifting and carrying 25 or 50 pounds regularly or occasionally; climbing ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds; wearing personal protective gear most of the day; and working in varied terrain and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in occupational safety and health, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning for contractors and craft activities at a utility-scale solar site.
Ensure high-quality installation of electrical project components, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and DC collection systems.
Review drawings, constructability, and submittals with the engineering team, and provide feedback to verify materials, equipment, and workmanship meet contract documents and specifications.
Work with the Site Manager and owner’s Project Manager to review project schedules and updates.
Supervise work teams and ensure quality control.
Manage the interface with personnel responsible for connecting the project power grid to the existing transmission system.
Attend project meetings and liaise among engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications.
Establish and nurture teamwork within the project team.
Maintain relationships with site visitors, customers, and contractors.
Review logistics and suggest improvements.
Review and monitor contractors’ procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities.
Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs are transmitted accurately and promptly to subcontractors.
Monitor contractor safety, quality, and efficiency on each project.
Ensure owner-supplied subcontract crews have resources and support.
Travel 100% on a rotation of three weeks on and six days off, Thursday through Tuesday.