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Blattner Energy

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage EPC firm

Civil/Grading Superintendent

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$111.3k - $161.3k+ Annual bonus + Per diem
Senior
Bachelor's
United States
In Person100% travel with rotations.
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience supervising self-perform civil/grading crews, including earthwork, grading, roads, drainage, and foundations.
  • Demonstrated safety leadership, including OSHA and site rules, job hazard analyses, cranes and lifts, Department of Transportation and telehandler requirements, and incident management.
  • Proven field planning and cost/schedule control across labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Quality assurance/quality control execution experience, with the ability to read specifications and drawings and align work to the project plan.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Ability to travel 100% with rotations.
Responsibilities
  • Lead Assistant Superintendents, Forepersons, craft workers, and subcontractors by setting direction and coaching.
  • Own field safety by enforcing regulations, leading orientations and job hazard analyses, managing lifts, Department of Transportation and telehandler requirements, and handling incidents.
  • Plan and schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet productivity and cost targets.
  • Track field costs and schedule against estimates, flag risks and variances, and resolve issues promptly with the Site Manager.
  • Drive quality in accordance with the Project Quality Plan and company standards; set specifications and craftsmanship expectations for craft workers and subcontractors.
  • Partner with the Site Manager and other superintendents, and support owner communications and negotiations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Utility-scale experience in mass grading, roads and drainage, erosion control, and foundations.
  • A history of developing frontline leaders and mentoring Field Engineers and Forepersons.
  • Confidence providing updates to owners.
  • Experience implementing safety programs and coaching others.
  • A four-year degree in a construction or engineering-related field.

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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