Full-Time

Commissioning Foreman

Updated on 9/3/2026

Blattner Energy

Blattner Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage EPC firm

Compensation Overview

$41.29 - $58.32/hr

United States

In Person

100% travel with rotations; willingness to relocate to the jobsite is required.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • The candidate must have 2–3 years of commissioning experience or 4–6 years of construction supervision experience.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a motor vehicle record check, background check, physical, and drug test.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel and relocate to the jobsite, with 100% travel and rotational assignments.
Responsibilities
  • Perform a detailed review of design documents, contract specifications, and utility requirements to become familiar with project requirements.
  • Assist with writing site-specific Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, communicate the plan to necessary field personnel, and ensure that Lock Out/Tag Out is followed.
  • Coordinate with the Commissioning Principal to plan resource and equipment allocations.
  • Prepare detailed weekly and daily commissioning work plans identifying each device and system to be tested and the overall progress of commissioning activities.
  • Supervise testing activities and ensure they adhere to the Site Risk Assessment and Daily Work Plans.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, points lists, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, layouts, plans, profiles, grading plans, foundation drawings, steel drawings, and specifications as required to construct, test, and commission high-voltage/medium-voltage projects.
  • Background in the electrical trades performed by the company, including collection, substation, and solar work, with interchangeability across all segments.

Blattner Energy is a tier-1 EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure across the United States. The company builds large-scale solar farms, wind installations, and battery energy storage systems for utilities and developers nationwide. What sets Blattner apart is its decades of experience and a track record of building over 20% of the nation's utility-scale wind, solar, and storage capacity. The goal is to accelerate the nation's transition to reliable, resilient clean energy.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.7B

Headquarters

Avon, Minnesota

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Quanta ranked first on Solar Power World's 2026 Top Solar Contractors list.
  • The 2026 Built Robotics expansion supports safer, faster solar builds across Blattner sites.
  • SunZia's 2026 completion keeps Blattner central to one of America's largest wind projects.

What critics are saying

  • The open 2024 NLRB case in Ohio signals recurring labor friction through 2026.
  • The 2025 Minnesota contract dispute with Fisher Associates exposes project execution and margin leakage.
  • Autonomy vendors and large EPC peers can compress Blattner's labor-driven advantage by 2028.

What makes Blattner Energy unique

  • Quanta-backed Blattner built over 25% of U.S. utility-scale renewables by 2026.
  • Blattner led Quanta's 2025 solar capacity, delivering more than 80% internally.
  • The 2025 Built Robotics partnership modernizes solar construction with autonomous equipment.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Education Assistance (tuition reimbursement)

Per Diem

Company Truck with Fuel Card

Competitive Pay

Employee/Family Focused Culture

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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