Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Electrical Superintendent I
Oversee electrical construction, coordinate teams, ensure quality and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The superintendent will oversee coordination, planning, and supervision of assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within the electrical discipline, ensuring project objectives are met. • Coordinate electrical work projects on the building site • Ensure high‑quality installation of underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction • Review drawings, constructability, and submittals with engineering, verifying material and workmanship quality • Partner with Sr. Superintendent on formwork selection, equipment sizing, and site utilization • Develop project schedules and three 3‑week look‑ahead plans with Sr. Superintendent • Supervise and control quality of both self‑performed and subcontracted work teams • Manage interface for connecting the project power grid to the existing distribution system • Oversee installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables • Participate in project meetings and act as liaison between field engineers, contractors, and craft workers
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical coordination
- ▸underground cabling
- ▸substation construction
- ▸drawing review
- ▸schedule planning
- ▸fiber installation
What You Bring
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for its Power Delivery Services Group. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent), have extensive high‑ and medium‑voltage experience, and possess at least 13 years of supervisory experience, along with deep knowledge of industry codes and testing methods. Mortenson operates across multiple states, values diversity, and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Visa sponsorship is not available and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent • Minimum 12 years experience with high and medium voltage equipment, cable installation, transmission/collection lines, and substation construction • Minimum 13 years of supervisory experience • Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high/medium‑voltage cables • Knowledge of cable testing methods such as current injection, Hi‑pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, and Doble • Working knowledge of electrical drawings, underground duct banks, trenching, manholes, vaults, pad‑mount transformers, and SCADA systems • Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, OSHA codes and industry safety standards • Current driver’s license and ability to travel 100%
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸high voltage
- ▸supervisory
- ▸scada
- ▸codes
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $125,600 to $188,400 (adjusted for certain locations), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. • Medical and prescription drug plans with no‑cost vision coverage • Dental insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program
Work Environment
Onsite