Which substation and T&D searches do you handle?
We recruit for construction teams working on substations, transmission and distribution projects. We define the role by its system scope and the part of project delivery it owns.
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Substation and Transmission and Distribution Construction Recruiters
Find substation and T&D construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers and Foremen for power infrastructure teams and grid projects.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
The search brief
We recruit for substation, transmission and distribution construction teams. Search criteria reflect whether the hire supports civil work, electrical construction, line work, protection and control interfaces or a broader utility program.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Recruiting for substations and grid construction
Substation and T&D work can require close coordination between civil preparation, structures, electrical installation, owner procedures and planned work windows. We clarify which scope the hire will lead and how responsibilities connect with engineers, field teams and utility stakeholders.
Our approach
Project and field roles for T&D teams
We recruit Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, General Foremen, schedulers and construction leaders. Searches can distinguish substation construction from transmission line or distribution work when candidates need direct experience with the assignment.
Our approach
Assess project interfaces and documentation
Candidate conversations cover owner coordination, sequence planning, site access, subcontractor management, quality records and experience working with protection and control teams where relevant. Required training or technical credentials are confirmed for the specific employer and project.
Our approach
Local and traveling T&D candidates
We have a strong candidate network in every market we cover and reach beyond local boundaries for travel roles. We can consider local candidates willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%, with the assignment terms discussed up front.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Substation Project Manager
- T&D Superintendent
- Electrical Project Engineer
- Protection and Control Engineer
- Estimator
- General Foreman
- Project Controls Manager
- Construction Executive
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- Project Manager, substation construction, Houston, Texas
- Superintendent, transmission and distribution work, Jacksonville, Florida
- Project Engineer, substation construction, Los Angeles, California
- Estimator, T&D construction, Charlotte, North Carolina
- General Foreman, transmission construction, Phoenix, Arizona
- Project Controls Manager, substation project, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Traveling Superintendent, utility substation, Tampa, Florida
- Traveling Project Manager, transmission construction, Raleigh, North Carolina
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
What substation and transmission roles can you fill?
We recruit Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, Foremen and project controls professionals. Searches can include protection and control or senior leadership roles when specified.
How do you evaluate a T&D candidate's experience?
We ask which utility scopes and project phases the candidate has handled and what they were responsible for. Owner coordination, team interfaces and field documentation are discussed where relevant.
Can you recruit traveling substation staff?
Yes. We can approach local candidates willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%. We confirm travel expectations and project assignment details before presenting candidates.
Are protection and control credentials required for every T&D hire?
Requirements depend on the opening and its technical responsibilities. We confirm the employer's stated qualifications and do not apply one credential standard to every construction position.
How are recruiting fees set for T&D searches?
No professional recruiting fee is due unless we place a candidate you hire. The signed recruiting agreement sets the applicable terms.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.