Electrical Commissioning Lead — Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, testing, and turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness.

The role requires experience in large‑scale electrical commissioning, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Experience leading pre‑commissioning and commissioning of large electrical systems.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of ~20 technicians through turnover and commissioning.
• Familiarity with completions software and readiness workflows used in commissioning.

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.
• Conduct electrical system walk‑downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, breaker testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet readiness requirements.
• Track system progress and provide status updates to leadership.
• Maintain commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical safety

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Team management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, testing, and turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness.

The role requires experience in large‑scale electrical commissioning, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.