Job Title:
Substation Superintendent
Company: Airswift
Location: Wright, KS
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Airswift is looking for a Substation Superintendent to join one of our clients in Wright, KS, for an initial 1-year assignment, with long-term opportunity in other projects.Airswift is seeking a Substation Superintendent to serve as the Owner's Representative overseeing EPC activities on utility scale wind and solar projects. This site-based role is responsible for safety leadership, quality oversight, schedule execution, and cost tracking.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide on-site and remote oversight of substation construction activities.Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.Enforce adherence to company safety programs, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety plans.Ensure contractors comply with excavation safety, confined space, fall protection, and energized work procedures.Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.Track construction progress against the overall project schedule.Review contractors change requests and field modifications.Ensure all work meets engineering standards, utility specifications, and industry best practices.Coordinate inspections, punch list activities, and readiness for electrical testing and energization.Support commissioning and turnover by verifying documentation is complete and accurate.Education/Experience: 5+ years of substation construction experience.Experience working as an owner's representative or overseeing EPC and subcontractors.Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical drawings and specifications.Knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.