Electrical Commissioning Lead for Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent in the Industrial District to lead safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects, guiding pre-commissioning and functional testing and coordinating with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

You will supervise a team of technicians, ensure readiness for turnover, maintain documentation, and drive progress to meet milestones while upholding rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pre-commissioning and commissioning of large electrical systems.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise ~20 technicians through turnover and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures (LOTO, permits).
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of major electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding, control systems).
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing: insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, breaker tests, energization.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide status updates to leadership.
• Maintain commissioning documentation: checklists, test records, redlines, turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent in the Industrial District to lead safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects, guiding pre-commissioning and functional testing and coordinating with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

You will supervise a team of technicians, ensure readiness for turnover, maintain documentation, and drive progress to meet milestones while upholding rigorous safety standards.