Transmission Construction Representative - Transmission Line & Substation

Position Overview

The Transmission Construction Representative role at Think Power Solutions is responsible for overseeing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contract requirements on construction projects for the electric transmission system. In this high‐impact role, you will ensure that projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with design specifications while mentoring junior representatives and applying extensive knowledge of transmission, substation, and civil construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors adhere to all contract requirements while performing construction on the electric transmission system.
• Monitor the safe completion of work, ensuring alignment with design specifications and safety standards.
• Manage a wide scope of projects, including substation upgrades and the construction of new substations.
• Proactively identify potential issues that could impact project success, such as design flaws, material shortages, contractor performance, access challenges, and customer concerns.
• Assist in resolving issues to maintain project timelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Apply expert knowledge of line, substation, and civil construction requirements, with a broad understanding of other transmission and distribution areas.
• Interpret engineering drawings and provide guidance for their application in construction.
• Ensure compliance with Owner construction standards and safety terms.
• Perform all duties independently while demonstrating leadership and expertise.
• Mentor and train lower-level Transmission Construction Representatives by sharing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant transmission line and substation work experience.
• Proficient at using a computer, iPad, and Microsoft Office products.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in construction management or engineering is a plus.
• Experience working in the utility industry is highly preferred.
• Compliance management experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 6 company-paid holidays
• 10 days PTO
• 5 days paid family leave
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000