Superintendent - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.
Superintendent – Substations
Location: Various Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Required
Building the Substations That Power the Grid
Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or critical infrastructure, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.
Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We deliver projects across substations, transmission, distribution systems, renewable energy, and oil & gas infrastructure , as well as emergency power restoration.
Our Substation teams play a vital role in delivering greenfield construction, brownfield upgrades, and complex electrical infrastructure projects that strengthen grid reliability nationwide.
Position Objective
The Superintendent – Substations directs field activities of personnel engaged in substation construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing work safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude and fostering teamwork across crews, subcontractors, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture , ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Supervise and assign General Foremen and field crews , including participation in union hiring processes
Recruit, select, and manage union workforce in coordination with IBEW halls and business agents
Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards and safety policies
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local unions , ensuring compliance with agreements
Assist General Foremen in scheduling crews, tools, and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to develop and maintain project schedules
Review production, monitor work progress, and take corrective actions to maintain profitability and performance
Approve timesheets, pay sheets, and daily field reports
Support Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators in bidding and constructability planning
Assist with review and approval of as-built documentation
Coordinate with Project teams to ensure material availability, subcontractor management, and contract compliance
Support assembly of project closeout documentation
Train, mentor, and develop field personnel while holding teams accountable for performance
Lead on-the-job training and safety tailgate meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
5–7+ years of relevant construction experience (substation or utility construction preferred)
OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
10+ years of substation field experience
Experience with greenfield and brownfield substation construction
Understanding of substation switching procedures and safety practices
Experience coordinating with IBEW union labor and workforce planning
Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and field execution
Managerial Developmental Competencies
Decision Quality
Cultivates Innovation
Resourcefulness
Directs Work
Ensures Accountability
Collaborates
Manages Conflict
Attracts, Develops, and Retains Talent
Builds Effective Teams
Drives Engagement
Managerial Courage
Being Resilient
Situational Adaptability
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work performed in active construction environments and outdoor conditions
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and working in physically demanding conditions
Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull 25 pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds
Exposure to weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels
Requires close, distance, color, and depth vision with focus adjustment
Travel required depending on project assignments
Why Michels Power, Inc.?
Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
Industry leader in substation and transmission construction
Family-owned company with long-term stability and growth
Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
Work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.S.
Strong safety culture— everyone is responsible
Part of one of North America’s most diversified infrastructure contractors
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
HSA / FSA Options
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Legal & Identity Protection Plans
Why You?
You are a hands-on field leader who thrives in dynamic project environments
You value safety, accountability, and high-quality execution
You enjoy leading crews and developing teams
You excel in managing multiple priorities and complex field coordination
You want to contribute to infrastructure that powers communities and the energy grid
Join Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you lead the teams that power progress. AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability