Electrical Superintendent

Electrical Superintendent – Utility Scale Solar
Location: Muswellbrook
Salary: $180-200k + super, plus 10% site allowance 
Roster: 10/4 (DIDO and FIFO considered for the role)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to join a major utility-scale solar project. This is a site-based leadership role overseeing electrical construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities across the project.

You will lead electrical crews and subcontractors while working closely with the wider construction and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical crews, subcontractors and service providers.
• Coordinate installation across DC/AC systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling, earthing, SCADA and communications.
• Manage daily and weekly electrical construction activities and resources.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, ITPs, permits and Australian standards.
• Monitor programme progress, identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Review drawings and technical documentation and manage RFIs/design queries.
• Oversee inspections, testing, NCRs and handover documentation.
• Support pre-commissioning, testing, energisation and commissioning.
• Maintain strong safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Mentor supervisors, electricians and site personnel.

About You

• 5–10 years' experience in electrical construction or project delivery.
• Experience on utility-scale solar, renewable energy, utilities, industrial or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supervising electrical crews and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of solar electrical systems, MV systems, transformers and substations.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with testing, commissioning and energisation highly regarded.
• Relevant electrical, engineering or technical qualification.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Major utility-scale renewable energy project.
• Senior electrical leadership position.
• Strong exposure to construction, commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Opportunity to work on a significant project within Australia's growing renewable energy sector.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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Consultant

george.cody@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-28214
Profession:ConstructionForeperson/supervisor

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 9th Sep, 2026