Electrical Superintendent – Power Delivery Lead

Mortenson Construction; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 125,600 - 188,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent I – Power Delivery Group to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical crews, underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation work on large-scale projects.

The role requires a electrical engineering background, 10+ years HV experience, 13+ years supervisory, strong leadership, safety, and ability to drive schedules and collaboration with engineers and craft workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with high/medium voltage equipment and substation construction.
• Minimum 13 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical projects including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction.
• Supervise collection system installation and power grid connections to distribution system.
• Provide drawing reviews and feedback with engineering team, verifying materials and workmanship.
• Develop project schedules and three-week look-ahead with the Senior Superintendent.
• Ensure resources, supervise quality control, and oversee self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Monitor safety, OSHA reports, and Zero Injury Program compliance.
• Coach and train field personnel and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Testing methods (Hi-pot, Megger)

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent I – Power Delivery Group to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical crews, underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation work on large-scale projects.

The role requires a electrical engineering background, 10+ years HV experience, 13+ years supervisory, strong leadership, safety, and ability to drive schedules and collaboration with engineers and craft workers.