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Herzog Railroad Services

Supports railroad maintenance with specialty equipment

Electrical Superintendent

Full-TimeDeadline 7/22/27
No salary listed
Expert
United States
In PersonTravel up to 100%.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
  • At least 10 years of construction management or related experience is required.
  • Experience managing electrical crews and multiple construction activities simultaneously is required.
  • A strong understanding of solar electrical systems, including DC systems, inverters, medium-voltage collection systems, substations, testing, and commissioning processes, is required.
  • Knowledge of construction safety, quality, scheduling, and planning processes is required.
  • Microsoft Office skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and any endorsements required for the position must be maintained.
  • Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle report review, physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
  • Candidates must successfully complete and maintain required safety certification and testing annually.
  • Candidates must be able to travel up to 100%.
  • Candidates must meet the stated physical requirements, including performing light work, walking on uneven surfaces, occasionally using stairs or step ladders, sitting and standing for extended periods, kneeling, bending and squatting, passing required color/vision examinations, hearing required auditory signals, working around loud noise and heavy or moving machinery, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee electrical construction activities and task assignments for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system projects.
  • Collaborate with project management and other departments to ensure required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
  • Work with project managers to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and the general working environment.
  • Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, and electrical requirements for completeness, constructability, and field execution requirements.
  • Lead the creation, review, and updating of project schedules and three-week look-ahead schedules.
  • Oversee electrical installation activities, including DC collection systems, AC systems, inverters, transformers, medium-voltage collection systems, substations, and related electrical scopes.
  • Develop and implement site utilization plans and establish crew sizes to support project requirements.
  • Lead pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
  • Monitor electrical installation progress, testing activities, and quality requirements to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
  • Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions as needed.
  • Implement Herzog's Safety without Compromise program.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field teams to resolve electrical installation issues and maintain the project schedule.
  • Support testing, commissioning, energization, and project turnover activities as required.
  • Develop relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
  • Participate in and promote Herzog's culture and essential behaviors.
  • Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Report any and all safety violations to the immediate supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing electrical construction activities for utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or power projects is preferred.

About the company

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Herzog Railroad Services

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Herzog Railroad Services provides specialty equipment and field services for railroad maintenance and construction support across North America. Its capabilities include ballast distribution, material handling, right-of-way surveys, railcar leasing and railcar repair for freight railroads, transit systems, ports and industrial customers. The company uses purpose-built machines to unload and recover rail, ties and other track materials, place aggregate and support maintenance within limited work windows. As part of the Herzog family of companies, it combines equipment operations with engineering, research and development, fleet maintenance and repair services for railroad infrastructure projects.

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What believers are saying

  • Health coverage: the electrician posting includes medical and dental benefits, with plans varying by project and location.
  • Entry route: the laborer role requires a high school qualification while prior industrial experience is preferred.
  • Engineering mentorship: research interns work directly with engineering professionals on technical development projects.

What critics are saying

  • Travel and weekend work: the electrician role requires availability for both.
  • Heavy carrying: laborers must occasionally carry up to seventy-five pounds.
  • Recurring qualification: research interns must maintain required safety certifications and testing annually.

What makes Herzog Railroad Services unique

  • Dedicated repair network: the division operates two centrally located railcar repair facilities.
  • Railcar quality credentials: its repair offering carries AAR M-1003 new-car certification.
  • Remote rail release: its tie-down equipment lets unloading crews select and unclamp rails remotely.

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