Electrical Superintendent I - Wind Electrical Sub Oversight

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 125,600 - 188,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mortenson is looking for an Electric Superintendent I in the United States to oversee electrical projects, ensuring quality installations and safety compliance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in high and medium voltage environments.

An ideal candidate possesses strong supervisory skills and technical knowledge in electrical systems, with proficiency in related testing methods. This position involves extensive travel and offers a competitive salary package with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with high and medium voltage equipment and cable.
• 13 years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of current injection and contact resistance testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical scope works ensuring high-quality installations.
• Supervise installation of collection systems and manage power grid connections.
• Enforce safety protocols and monitor work plans for safety concerns.

Skills

High voltage equipment experience

Medium voltage equipment experience

Supervisory experience

Electrical testing skills

Knowledge of electrical drawings

Ability to travel 100%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hi-pot

Megger

Doble

SCADA systems

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electric Superintendent I to provide coordination, planning, and supervision to Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a specific area of discipline.

• VISA Sponsorships are not offered for this position.
• MUST be willing to travel 100% - work Monday‑Saturday for 3 weeks, home for 1 week, and rotate until the project is completed.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position.
• MUST have experience overseeing electrical scope schedule and possess technical skills.
• Will be able to assist in temporary power (e.g., generator setups, disconnects, etc.).
• Understand LOTO.
• Have experience with live utility scale above and below ground.
• Oversee Tower Wiring and Collection subcontractor experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope, ensuring high‑quality installation of electrical portions, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction.
• Supervise the installation of the collection system and manage the connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system.
• Provide drawing, constructability, and submittal reviews with the engineering team, verifying quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship.
• Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, site utilization plan, and development of project schedules and updates, including a three‑week look‑ahead.
• Ensure work teams have necessary resources and support, and supervise quality control of work teams, including self‑performed and subcontracted work.
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns, ensuring implementation, practice, and enforcement of the company’s Zero Injury Program.
• Participate in project meetings, serving as a liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications.
• Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports, and assist with major incident analysis.
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents, providing work direction, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site, including customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc., and handle open shop and union issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines and substation construction.
• Minimum 13 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high and medium voltage cables.
• Knowledge of current injection, Hi‑pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other methods of cable and equipment testing.
• Possess working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints; underground duct banks, trenching, manholes, and vaults for distribution and collection systems; underground and pad‑mount transformer usage; SCADA systems used in the power industry; transmission line construction, testing and commissioning; substation construction, testing and commissioning; OSHA 30 Certification.
• Current driver’s license.
• 100% travel.

A Few Benefits Offered Include

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Base pay range: $125,600 - $188,400 (Higher for Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, D.C.).

Important Notes

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.