Electrical Commissioning Lead for Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement matching

Paid time off

TDY travel support

Relocation package

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District seeks an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning and functional testing, ensuring system readiness and coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations for successful turnover.

Responsibilities include leading safety meetings, supervising testing of power distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, grounding and

Qualifications

• Lead and manage teams through pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover phases.
• Familiarity with completions software and electrical system readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Testing expertise

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit Industrial District seeks an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning and functional testing, ensuring system readiness and coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations for successful turnover.

Responsibilities include leading safety meetings, supervising testing of power distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, grounding and