Electrical Commissioning Lead for Industrial & Data Center

Kiewit Corporation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safety-focused pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major electrical systems on industrial projects. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and successful turnover.

The role requires guiding a team through testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, while maintaining schedule and quality in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale electrical systems.
• Ability to lead and manage teams through turnover and commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with completions software and readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce electrical safety procedures (LOTO, permitting).
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major electrical systems.
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and prepare for testing/turnover.
• Supervise functional testing and troubleshooting during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safety-focused pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major electrical systems on industrial projects. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and successful turnover.

The role requires guiding a team through testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, while maintaining schedule and quality in a fast‑paced environment.