Electrical Commissioning Lead for Large Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. The role requires guiding pre-commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams.

You will oversee a team of technicians, ensure readiness across power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding, and control systems, and maintain

Qualifications

• Requires degree or equivalent field experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning of large electrical systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams of ~20 technicians through turnover and commissioning.
• Familiar with completions software and electrical readiness workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures (LOTO, permitting).
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding, control systems).
• Perform system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing/turnover.
• Supervise functional testing and troubleshoot issues during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet readiness and performance requirements.
• Track progress and provide status updates to commissioning/project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation (checklists, test records, redlines, turnover packages).

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Leadership

Pre-commissioning

Safety leadership

Coordination

Testing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Test equipment

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. The role requires guiding pre-commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams.

You will oversee a team of technicians, ensure readiness across power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding, and control systems, and maintain