Administrative Assistant - Energy

Role overview

This opening is for an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Distributed Generation division within the Energy group. The role sits in a remote Texas setup and reports to the Preconstruction Project Manager. The position focuses on keeping communication moving smoothly between the office, field teams, vendors, and general contractors.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $16.00 to $25.00 per hour. Final starting pay will depend on factors such as market location, relevant skills, education, knowledge, and overall experience. Compensation is designed to align with labor markets across several U.S. regions and is paired with a broader benefits package.

About the employer

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects that make a visible impact. The company emphasizes integrity, teamwork, safety, and innovation, and is part of Quanta Services, the largest employer of skilled craft labor in North America. Its Energy division delivers work across solar, battery storage, substations, EV charging, microgrids, and converter stations.

Key responsibilities

This role supports day-to-day administrative operations for the division. Duties include helping coordinate job starts and job closeouts, routing contracts, tracking the project manager’s schedule, arranging meetings, travel, and catering, and maintaining job files and controlled forms/logs. The position also involves copying, faxing, scanning, and handling important project documents such as proposals, bid presentations, pre-qualifications, change orders, submittals, RFIs, and work orders.

What you will gain

The position offers the chance to learn how the industry operates, grow a professional network, and work closely with teams across the organization. It also provides exposure to how decisions are made and how issues are resolved while serving as a communication bridge between office and field personnel as well as external partners.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that provides the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. A high school diploma or GED is required, no licenses or certifications are required, and at least two years of administrative experience is necessary. Experience in the construction industry is preferred. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, and sponsorship is not available.

Additional notes

The employer states that it will never request money or financial information during the hiring process. The listed duties are representative examples and may change based on department, program, or project needs without altering the general nature of the role.