Electrical Superintendent - Design Build

Jacobs; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for an active construction project in Torrance, CA, to lead electrical field supervision and enforce quality standards. You will collaborate with owners, suppliers, and inspection teams to ensure alignment with contract requirements and safety practices.

The role requires 5–10 years of electrical trade experience on water/wastewater projects, strong organization and communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience with electrical trade in Water/Wastewater Construction Projects.
• Experience in construction project coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong independent judgement.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including the Owner, the equipment/material suppliers, and the inspection teams.
• Familiarity with inspection processes, submittals, and document tracking systems in the Construction Environment (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, e2020) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and implement the elements of the Construction Quality Management Plan at the electrical subcontractor field supervision and craft labor level.
• Track and document quality during construction with the Quality Manager.
• Coordinate with electrical inspector when quality issues arise with electrical work.
• Monitor progress and execution of workplans by electrical subcontractor.
• Perform ongoing QA inspection of the electrical subcontractor’s work, including installation of equipment and components.
• Verify compliance of the subcontractor’s work with contract requirements, codes, standards and shop drawings.
• Review electrical subcontractor’s workplans and daily quality control reports.
• Prepare and maintain QA documentation, including test reports from subcontractor testing.

Skills

Electrical trade experience

Construction project coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

e2020

Job description

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs Engineering is seeking a qualified professional to serve as an Electrical Superintendent for a fast-paced and existing Construction Project in Torrance, California.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for communicating and implementing the elements of the Construction Quality Management Plan at the electrical subcontractor field supervision and craft labor level.
• Works with the Quality Manager to track and document quality during construction.
• Coordinates with electrical inspector when quality issues arise with electrical work.
• Monitors progress and execution of workplans by electrical subcontractor
• Performs ongoing quality assurance inspection of the electrical subcontractor’s work, including alignment and installation of electrical equipment, raceways, panels, instrumentation, and other electrical system components.
• Verifies compliance of electrical subcontractor’s work with Contract requirements, codes, standards, approved shop drawings, manufacturer recommendations, and other requirements.
• Reviews electrical subcontractor’s workplans and daily quality control reports.
• Prepares and maintains all electrical/Instrumentation and controls QA documentation, including test reports obtained from the electrical subcontractor’s testing activities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 5-10 years of experience with electrical trade in Water/Wastewater Construction Projects.
• Experience in construction project coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong independent judgement
• Demonstrates strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including the Owner, the equipment/material suppliers, and the inspection teams.
• Familiarity with inspection processes, submittals, and document tracking systems in the Construction Environment (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, e2020) is a plus.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $127,700.00 to $199,550.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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