Electrical Manager HV

Benelux•Leesville, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Manager coordinates planning for contractors and craft activities on a utility-scale solar site and develops relationships through superior service. The role ensures high-quality installation of project electrical systems, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and the DC collection system. It works with engineering, site management, the owner's Project Manager, contractors, and craft workers to ensure the electrical work complies with drawings, specifications, and contract documents. The manager supervises the work team and quality control, monitors contractor safety, quality, efficiency, procurement, staffing, methods, and schedules, and supports owner-supplied subcontract crews. The role also reviews project plans, schedules, logistics, submittals, and RFIs; coordinates electrical resources with site activities; and manages the interface for connecting the project power grid to the existing transmission system. This position requires 100% rotational travel, with a rotation of three weeks on and six days off.

Requirements

Minimum 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 transformers; and SCADA systems used in the power industry.
Current valid state driver's license and clean driving record, with 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 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 and work collaboratively with others.
Regular, reliable, and predictable performance.
Minimum 3 years of renewable energy experience in wind, solar, or battery.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning for contractors and craft activities on a utility-scale solar site.
Ensure high-quality installation of electrical project components, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and the DC collection system.
Review drawings, constructability, and submittals with the engineering team and provide feedback to verify materials, equipment, and workmanship meet contract specifications and updates.
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 personnel responsible for connecting 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.
Foster teamwork within the project team and maintain relationships with site visitors, customers, and contractors.
Review logistics and suggest improvements.
Review and monitor contractor procurement of electrical resources, work methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities.
Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and on time.
Monitor contractor safety, quality, and efficiency on each project.
Ensure owner-supplied subcontract crews have the necessary resources and support.