Dry Utilities Superintendent

NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

PPO/HSA/FSA options

Disability benefits

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions is hiring a Dry Utilities Superintendent to lead underground utility construction for data center and mission-critical projects in the Central Southwest region. You will oversee excavation, duct banks, conduit systems, manholes, and safety compliance in the field.

Join a team that emphasizes safe, on-schedule delivery, manpower and equipment coordination, and high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years construction experience, with underground electrical or dry utility focus.
• 3–5 years in a Foreman/ Superintendent or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing underground duct bank construction.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, conduit, encasement, backfill, and compaction.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment and excavation crews.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, and underground utility drawings.
• Ability to plan manpower, equipment, materials, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Underground Dry Utility Construction
• Excavation & Heavy Equipment Coordination
• Survey & Layout Coordination
• Schedule & Production Management
• Material & Equipment Management
• Safety Leadership
• Coordination & Communication

Skills

Underground utilities

Field leadership

Equipment coordination

Reading drawings

Scheduling & planning

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting. Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About This Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is hiring!

Dry Utilities Superintendent

The Dry Utilities Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful field execution of underground dry utility construction on data center and other mission‑critical infrastructure projects. This position provides direct field leadership for underground electrical and telecom infrastructure, including excavation, duct banks, conduit systems, manholes, handholes, grounding systems, backfill, concrete encasement, and associated site work. The Dry Utilities Superintendent is responsible for coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, survey/layout, inspections, and daily production while ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within project requirements, and to established quality standards.

What You'll Do

Field Leadership & Execution

• Oversee Underground Dry Utility Construction
• Excavation & Heavy Equipment Coordination
• Survey & Layout Coordination
• Schedule & Production Management
• Material & Equipment Management
• Safety Leadership
• Coordination & Communication

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 7–10 years of construction experience, with significant experience in underground electrical or dry utility construction.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing underground electrical duct bank construction.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, conduit installation, concrete encasement, backfill, and compaction.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment and excavation crews.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, underground utility, and construction drawings.
• Ability to understand elevations, coordinates, survey layout, profiles, and utility crossings.
• Ability to plan manpower, equipment, materials, and construction sequencing.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules and short‑interval planning.
• Ability to lead multiple crews and work fronts simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

What You'll Get

As a NorthStar Energy Solutions employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short‑term and long‑term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

NorthStar Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.