Assistant Electrical Superintendent (Pekin, IL)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Electrical Superintendent will be responsible for supervision of electrical projects resulting in successful project completion.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Pekin, IL and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform all Assistant Superintendent job responsibilities as required.
• Enforce and promote all company safety procedures and policies; lead by example and participate in Safety Training Programs.
• Assist the Electrical Superintendent in coordinating all aspects of constructability for the electrical scope of utility-scale solar projects.
• Review and interpret contracts, proposals, drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals from preconstruction through site build-out with project and engineering teams.
• Support preparation and maintenance of project schedules (CPM) to ensure timely completion and adherence to milestones.
• Recruit, organize, train, and coordinate field construction teams, including subcontractors and direct hire personnel.
• Promote quality control by setting and maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Order and track materials, tools, and equipment to ensure timely availability and avoid “crisis” purchasing.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and invoice approvals.
• Attend and participate in pre-job, progress, and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Assist in start-up testing, commissioning, and turnover to the Owner, ensuring documentation and acceptance are completed.
• Review and process punch lists promptly to ensure full project close-out.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Superintendent and site team to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and other resources.
• Provide day-to-day field leadership; oversee and direct subcontractors and assist in managing multiple crews on active job sites.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively to maintain schedule, safety, and quality standards.
• Mentor, coach, and train subordinates, including General Foremen, Foremen, and crew members, fostering professional growth and teamwork.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide positive feedback to support leadership development.
• Help identify future field leaders through observation, interaction, and assigned tasks.
• Assist in hiring and disciplinary decisions in coordination with project leadership.
• Verify all work meets or exceeds required quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Support and maintain Solv Energy’s culture of safety, teamwork, and communication.
• Assist site teams with RFIs, submittals, and project documentation as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of commissioning and testing procedures related to the solar industry.
• Act as Solv Energy’s liaison with Owners, subcontractors, and on-site teams.
• Collaborate closely with other Superintendents and field leaders across all levels.
• Lead and coordinate all electrical subcontractors, testing agencies, and commissioning teams
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a high standard of electrical safety
• Collaborate effectively with mechanical and civil teams to ensure a well-run, successful project
• Travel as required to support multiple project sites. (fully expensed)
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Prefer 5 years’ field construction experience at supervisory level
• Prefer 3 years’ experience in utility scale solar experience
• Knowledge of OSHA laws, NFPA 70E, and NEC standards and codes.
• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control
• Prefer 2 years’ utility scale solar commissioning experience
• Ability in problem-solving with a strong sense of urgency
• Extensive knowledge of PV solar systems and DC cable systems
• Proficient in underground electrical installations, including cable pulling through conduits and 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
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$90,000.00 - $117,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Please be aware that all official communications from SOLV Energy will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @solvenergy.com. Any emails originating from other domains should not be considered affiliated with or authorized by our organization.

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13815

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.