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The Substation Superintendent will manage field operations for high-voltage substation construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and project ...

The Substation Superintendent will manage field operations for high-voltage substation construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and project ...

The Substation Superintendent will manage field operations for high-voltage substation construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and project ...

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How much do substation construction manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation construction manager in the United States is $52.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $65.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Substation Construction Manager vs Substation Engineer?

AspectSubstation Construction ManagerSubstation Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, with project management certifications preferredRequires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; professional engineering (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees construction sites, manages teams, and coordinates with contractorsDesigns, analyzes, and tests electrical systems, often working in offices or labs
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by utility companies, construction firms, and engineering consultants during substation projectsEmployed by utilities, consulting firms, or engineering firms focusing on design and analysis of substations

The Substation Construction Manager primarily oversees the construction process, managing teams and ensuring project completion, while the Substation Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing electrical systems. Both roles require electrical engineering credentials but differ in daily responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Substation Construction Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,862 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Substation Construction Senior Supervisor

Alhambra, CA โ€ข On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become aSubstation Construction Senior Supervisorat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, youโ€™ll be part of the Substation Construction and Maintenance division within our Transmission and Distribution organization. This Senior Supervisor is directly responsible for supervising an electrical crew, consisting of 10 to 16 craft employees who perform construction and maintenance activities. The person is a key resource for preparing and implementing detailed construction plans, providing technical support, inspecting in progress and completed work as well as establishing and coordinating schedules and outages on a number of diverse and concurrent substation construction projects. This position is responsible for providing timely and effective leadership to the Substation, Construction & Maintenance (SC&M) organization and for achieving business unit goals and operational excellence.

As a Substation Construction Senior Supervisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities
  • Conducts job walks and provides project updates on substation construction projects, identifying and correcting any operational issues that may occur.
  • Facilitates accurate and compliant work completion and promotes a safety-focused culture.
  • Coordinates and establishes schedules and outages for a number of diverse substation projects running concurrently, ensuring thorough adherence to all practices and safety protocols in all areas.
  • Conducts performance evaluations and reviews, providing feedback and training to develop employees.
  • Facilitates the availability and delivery of essential equipment, tools, and resources, monitoring work load, work flow, and resource utilization to ensure smooth operations.
  • Reviews engineering prints, draws out scope, and generates a construction plan impacting project stakeholders for the completion of project.
  • Supports the preparation and implementation of detailed construction plans, providing expert technical support and facilitating applicable training.
  • Supervises an electrical crew of craft employees to perform construction and maintenance activities. Performs on-site constructability reviews, provides recommendations on construction methods or strategies, and supports both linemen and foremen on behalf of the manager.
  • Engages and supports Management with upholding the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBEW Local 47 with their front-line craft.
  • A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Four or more years of combined experience performing or supervising electric utility substation or substation utility construction.
  • Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree.
  • Experience with substation electrical construction and wiring.
  • Experience with interpreting and performing inspections to specifications and drawings.
  • Experience in the construction and/or maintenance, design, operation of substations.
  • Experience with environmental compliance, safe work practices, construction/ maintenance methods, techniques, tools and equipment.
  • Has applied knowledge of construction accounting, including timekeeping, accounting and completion of work order packages.
  • Knowledge of substation Electric Construction Station (ECS) standards, Substation Operations Manual, IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Accident Prevention Manual safety rules.
  • Experience working with bargaining unit employees.
  • Has direct experience with the application of union agreement and handling labor relations and diversity issues.
  • Effective resource and project planning, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.
Additional Information
  • This positionโ€™s work mode ishybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
  • Visit ourCandidate Resourcepage to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
  • Position will require up to 50% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
  • This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
  • Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE doesn't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Weโ€™re fueling the kind of innovation thatโ€™s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, youโ€™ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer,includingdisability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

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