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Substation Superintendent

Beaumont, Texas - Posted on September 9, 2026 Published By Taylor Sorensen

Trillium Construction is hiring for a direct-hire Substation Superintendent to oversee the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations out of Beaumont, TX!

This is a field leadership role responsible for directing crews and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with electrical codes, utility specifications, and project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong high-voltage substation experience, including Greenfield and Brownfield projects, along with proven leadership experience managing electrical crews and field operations.

Salary: $100,000$140,000, depending on experience

What You'll Do

• Supervision & Leadership
• Supervise foremen, journeyman/apprentice electricians, and crew members on substation construction or maintenance projects
• Assign daily tasks, manage crew schedules, and coordinate multiple crews across one or more job sites
• Train, mentor, and evaluate field personnel
• Enforce discipline, performance standards, and company expectations
• Project & Technical Oversight
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, bus work, and control systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction specifications
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and utility/client representatives on project execution
• Track project progress against schedule and budget and report status to project management
• Oversee both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects
• Safety
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc-flash protection, and PPE compliance
• Conduct or oversee job briefings, safety meetings, and site inspections
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a strong zero-incident safety culture on site
• Materials & Equipment
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment needs, and tool/vehicle maintenance
• Manage inventory and minimize waste or downtime caused by material or equipment shortages
• Administrative
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, safety documentation, and quality control records
• Participate in pre-job planning and post-job reviews
• Communicate project updates, field conditions, and potential issues to project management

What You'll Bring

• Experience
• 510+ years of experience in high-voltage substation construction and/or maintenance
• Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead, or Superintendent in substation construction
• Demonstrated experience working with substation equipment up to 500kV
• Experience with both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects preferred
• Skills & Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, substation equipment, and testing procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools/software
• Ability to coordinate crews, materials, equipment, and project activities in a fast-paced field environment
• Certifications
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Relevant electrical or journeyman certification

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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