Superintendent - Substations - Michels Power, Inc. at Michels Corporation, Houston, TX

Superintendent - Substations - Michels Power, Inc. at Michels Corporation in Houston, TX. Full-time. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Superintendent – Substations

Location: Various
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required

Building the Substations That Power the Grid

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or critical infrastructure, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We deliver projects across substations, transmission, distribution systems, renewable energy, and oil & gas infrastructure, as well as emergency power restoration.

Our Substation teams play a vital role in delivering greenfield construction, brownfield upgrades, and complex electrical infrastructure projects that strengthen grid reliability nationwide.

Position Objective

The Superintendent – Substations directs field activities of personnel engaged in substation construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing work safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude and fostering teamwork across crews, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations

• Supervise and assign General Foremen and field crews, including participation in union hiring processes

• Recruit, select, and manage union workforce in coordination with IBEW halls and business agents

• Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards and safety policies

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local unions, ensuring compliance with agreements

• Assist General Foremen in scheduling crews, tools, and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize downtime

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to develop and maintain project schedules

• Review production, monitor work progress, and take corrective actions to maintain profitability and performance

• Approve timesheets, pay sheets, and daily field reports

• Support Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators in bidding and constructability planning

• Assist with review and approval of as-built documentation

• Coordinate with Project teams to ensure material availability, subcontractor management, and contract compliance

• Support assembly of project closeout documentation

• Train, mentor, and develop field personnel while holding teams accountable for performance

• Lead on-the-job training and safety tailgate meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 5–7+ years of relevant construction experience (substation or utility construction preferred)

• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of substation field experience

• Experience with greenfield and brownfield substation construction

• Understanding of substation switching procedures and safety practices

• Experience coordinating with IBEW union labor and workforce planning

• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and field execution

Managerial Developmental Competencies

• Decision Quality

• Cultivates Innovation

• Resourcefulness

• Directs Work

• Ensures Accountability

• Collaborates

• Manages Conflict

• Attracts, Develops, and Retains Talent

• Builds Effective Teams

• Drives Engagement

• Managerial Courage

• Being Resilient

• Situational Adaptability

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work performed in active construction environments and outdoor conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and working in physically demanding conditions

• Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull 25 pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds

• Exposure to weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels

• Requires close, distance, color, and depth vision with focus adjustment

• Travel required depending on project assignments

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record

• Industry leader in substation and transmission construction

• Family-owned company with long-term stability and growth

• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development

• Work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.S.

• Strong safety culture— everyone is responsible

• Part of one of North America’s most diversified infrastructure contractors

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• HSA / FSA Options

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Legal & Identity Protection Plans

Why You?

• You are a hands-on field leader who thrives in dynamic project environments

• You value safety, accountability, and high-quality execution

• You enjoy leading crews and developing teams

• You excel in managing multiple priorities and complex field coordination

• You want to contribute to infrastructure that powers communities and the energy grid

Join Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you lead the teams that power progress.
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