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.
On standard fee agreements.
Direct-search construction recruiting
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.
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 essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.
No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.
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
Representative searches
Sample Positions Filled.
The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.
- 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.
From the field, ready now
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.
How it works
A direct path to the right construction hire.
Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.
Tell us who you need
Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.
We headhunt construction talent
Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.
Meet a focused shortlist
We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.
Relocation and travel
Relocation Placements
Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.
Placement protection
12-month replacement guarantee
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.
Three-Month Free Replacement
If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.
Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement
If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.
What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.