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Blattner Energy

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage EPC firm

Commissioning Foreman

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$41.29 - $58.32
Mid
United States
In Person100% travel with rotations; willingness to relocate to the jobsite is required.

About the job

Requirements
  • Two to three years of commissioning experience or four to six years of construction supervision experience.
  • Must be able to pass a motor vehicle record check, background check, physical, and drug test.
  • Must be willing to travel and relocate to the jobsite, with 100% travel on rotations.
Responsibilities
  • Review design documents, contract specifications, and utility requirements in detail to become familiar with project requirements.
  • Assist with writing site-specific Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, communicate the plan to necessary field personnel, and ensure LOTO is followed.
  • Coordinate resource and equipment allocations with the Commissioning Principal.
  • Prepare detailed weekly and daily commissioning work plans identifying each device and system to be tested and overall progress of commissioning activities.
  • Supervise and ensure testing activities adhere to the Site Risk Assessment and Daily Work Plans.
Desired Qualifications
  • Read wiring diagrams, points lists, single-line and three-line drawings, layouts, plans, profiles, grading, foundations, steel, and specifications as required to construct, test, and commission high-voltage/medium-voltage projects.
  • Have a background in all electrical trades performed, including collection, substation, and solar, and be interchangeable across all segments.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Quanta ranked No. 1 on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors list.
  • Blattner delivered more than 80% of Quanta’s solar capacity in 2025.
  • GridGlasses shows Papago Storage EPC awards on September 15, 2026, and multiple June 2026 awards.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA opened inspection 1899749.015 in Byron, New York, on June 15, 2026.
  • Blattner faces Jeremy Haggard v. Blattner Energy after a 2019 Iowa windfarm injury.
  • Autonomous contracts and project-based revenue depend on utility-scale awards; one lost cycle crushes utilization.

What makes Blattner Energy unique

  • Blattner is Quanta’s utility-scale EPC specialist for wind, solar, and storage since 2021.
  • Its projects span giants like Western Spirit, Converse County, and Papago Storage.
  • On September 8, 2025, Blattner signed Built Robotics to automate solar construction.

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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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