Electrical Commissioning Superintendent

Kiewit; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrical Commissioning Superintendent at Kiewit leads safety‑driven commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects in Columbus, OH. You guide pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and quality.

You will manage a team of technicians, develop commissioning plans, document test records, and deliver clear status updates to project leadership, contributing to on‑time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Proven experience in pre‑commissioning and commissioning of large electrical systems.
• Ability to lead ~20 technicians through turnover and commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with completions software and readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce electrical safety procedures.
• Oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major electrical systems.
• Conduct system walk‑downs, identify deficiencies, ensure readiness for testing.
• Supervise testing activities: insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, energization.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs.
• Provide status updates and maintain commissioning documentation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical testing

Team leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Test equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 182381

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Commissioning

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Electrical Commissioning Superintendent, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the safe, efficient, and high quality commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre commissioning and functional testing activities, ensure system readiness, and coordinate closely with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams to support successful mechanical system turnover.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, with a growing focus on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction. Our teams support high-performance projects where speed, precision, reliability, and safe execution are essential, helping deliver the mechanical, electrical, utility, and infrastructure systems that keep advanced technology moving forward.

From core and shell construction to supporting power, cooling, water, and utility infrastructure, Kiewit brings the resources, craft workforce, and execution certainty required for fast-paced data center environments.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing clients with world-class solutions while offering employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for building complex projects that matter.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Travel Support

TDY/per diem program to support travel-based project assignments

Mobilization package to help support relocation and project start-up needs

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all electrical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
• Coordinate and oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding and control systems).
• Conduct electrical system walk‑downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing, including insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, grounding verification, breaker testing, and system energization.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet electrical system readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including electrical checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.#LI-TJ1

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience in pre‑commissioning and commissioning of large‑scale electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, grounding, and electrical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams of approximately 20 electrical and instrumentation technicians through system turnover and commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with completions software and electrical system readiness workflows used during electrical commissioning.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to meet electrical system readiness milestones.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit