Solar Mechanical Superintendent - California

Koch • Full-time • California • 14h ago

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation of racking and modules across multiple utility-scale solar projects nationwide. In this role, you’ll supervise and develop in-house construction teams, manage equipment and procurement, and ensure efficient, safe execution of the mechanical scope. Your leadership will foster strong team relationships, support continuous process improvement, and drive successful project delivery. You will play a key role in cultivating DEPCOM’s culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Current Project Site Opportunities Southwest Portfolio

Potential Locations: Holtville, CA

* Location subject to change depending on business needs

Travel: Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3–4 weeks)

* Location subject to change depending on business needs

Compensation: $110,000 – $135,000 (flexible based on experience)

Our Team

DEPCOM Power delivers utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions that are built to last. As an industry leading energy partner, we understand that capital, schedule, and reputation are on the line for our customers. Our deep industry knowledge, flexible approach and long-term commitment help projects perform from day one and stay resilient through whatever comes next. The DEPCOM Self Perform group, directly executes mechanical work on utility-scale solar projects.

What You Will Do

Lead and mentor the mechanical self-perform team, including general foremen and foremen, to ensure safe, high-quality racking and module installation.
Develop and coach team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Coordinate tools, equipment, and procurement with internal teams to support efficient project execution.
Develop and communicate a comprehensive 3 week look ahead for Mechanical disciplines on the project
Maintain schedules, track progress, and implement process improvements to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and operational standards.
Travel to multiple project sites nationwide, building strong relationships with your team and contributing to DEPCOM’s culture of excellence and innovation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience with pile driving, racking installation, and module installation
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Experience leading or managing a team
Valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

Ability to operate equipment when necessary
Racking systems such as GameChange, ATI, and NextTracker
Experience with procurement and labor management tools

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $135,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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