Deployment of 43 certified HV Electrical Technicians across four US states

Objective 

Source, qualify, and mobilise a 43-person high-voltage workforce to support a major utility/T&D contractor delivering transmission, substation, and grid-modernisation programs across four US states - ensuring safety, compliance, and continuity under demanding schedules. 
 

Scope 

Provision of: 

• Certified HV Electrical Technicians 
• Linemen and Substation Specialists 

All deployed under a compliant W2 model with full onboarding, mobilisation, and safety provisioning. 
 

Strategy 

To ensure full coverage across multi-state operations, we activated our nationwide high-voltage network and developed a comprehensive workforce mobilisation plan centred on: 

• Rapid deployment of licensed and certified HV personnel 
• Rigorous safety, compliance, and credential verification 
• A structured travel workforce program enabling multi-state movement 
• Financial support through a $1,000,000 credit facility to manage payroll volume 
   
• Implementation 

  Targeted talent acquisition & compliance screening 

• Reached out to HV technicians, linemen, and substation experts across the U.S. 
• Conducted fast-track pre-screening, license checks, and safety record validation 
• Ensured compliance with OSHA, NERC, and state licensing requirements 
   

Mobilisation & contractor management 

• Coordinated interstate travel, site onboarding, and accommodation 
• Delivered full PPE solutions aligned with utility-grade safety standards 
• Managed on-site and remote workforce oversight throughout the program 
• Handled weekly payroll under our W2 model, supported by a dedicated credit facility 
   
• Outcomes 

  Full deployment of 43 certified HV professionals 

  Each candidate met stringent criteria for: 

• HV transmission/substation experience 
• Certification and licensing compliance across four states 
• Proven safety performance and utility-grade capability 
   

Seamless execution of a large multi-state HV program 

The client successfully: 

• Met critical outage, energisation, and commissioning milestones 
• Maintained exceptional safety and QA/QC performance 
• Delivered consistent quality across all T&D scopes 
• Strengthened regulatory and utility relationships 
   

Scalable Long-Term Workforce Strategy 

Following initial deployment, we continued to support the client with: 

• Additional HV personnel during peak periods 
• Surge staffing for emergencies and storm-response 
• Ongoing workforce management and future project mobilisation 
   

This engagement became a benchmark for multi-state HV workforce execution - demonstrating Samuel Knight’s ability to mobilise, manage, and sustain large-scale technical teams across the US T&D sector.