Electrical Manager High Voltage- Data Center - 100% Travel

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

14d•Remote

About The Position

The Electrical Manager coordinates planning for contractors and craft activities on a utility-scale solar site and develops relationships by providing superior service. The role ensures high-quality electrical installation and compliance with project drawings, specifications, contract documents, and safety and quality expectations. It works with the Site Manager, the owner’s Project Manager, engineering staff, contractors, and craft workers to coordinate schedules, technical information, project resources, and electrical connections to the existing transmission system. The position requires 100% travel on a rotational schedule 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 SCADA systems used in the power industry.
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 responsibilities.
Knowledge of LOTO safety procedures and implementation.
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 well with others in a collaborative team environment.
At least 3 years of renewable energy experience in wind, solar, or battery work.
Ability to meet the listed physical and environmental demands, including climbing and working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying loads, wearing personal protective gear, and working in varied weather and terrain.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality installation of project electrical work, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and the DC collection system.
Review drawings, constructability, and submittals, and provide feedback to the engineering team to verify that materials, equipment, and workmanship conform to specifications and current contract documents.
Work with the Site Manager and the owner’s Project Manager to review project schedules and updates.
Supervise the work team and ensure quality control.
Manage the interface with appropriate personnel regarding connection of the project power grid to the existing transmission system.
Attend and participate in project meetings, liaising among engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications.
Establish and support a teamwork environment within the project team.
Maintain relationships with site visitors, including 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 the resources and support they need.