Electrical Superintendent - T-Line | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minnesota; Remote; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Transmission Line Electrical Superintendent, where you'll oversee critical electrical projects. This role demands expertise in high and medium voltage systems, with responsibilities including project coordination, quality assurance, and collaboration with engineering teams. The position offers 100% travel on a rotation basis, allowing you to engage with diverse projects across the country. Enjoy a range of benefits, including comprehensive health plans and a robust retirement program. If you're a seasoned professional ready to make an impact in the power delivery sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid Life and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience with high/medium voltage equipment and cable.
• Proficient in installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical work projects ensuring high-quality installations.
• Supervise installation and testing of fiber optic cables and electrical components.

Skills

High and medium voltage equipment

Supervisory skills

Electrical drawings knowledge

Cable testing methods

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Megger

Doble

Job description

MN, United States | Power Delivery Solutions

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Transmission Line Electrical Superintendent for our Power Delivery Services Group. It is crucial to have experience and the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. As a superintendent, you will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a particular area of discipline.

100% Travel on a Rotation

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the building site:

• Ensure the high-quality installation of electrical portions of the project, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction.
• Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship conforms to the specifications and updates of the contract documents.
• Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, and site utilization plan.
• Work with Sr. Superintendent in the development of project schedules and updates, and the creation of 3-week look-ahead.
• Supervise and ensure quality control of the work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Manage the interface with appropriate personnel concerned with the connection of the project power grid to the existing distribution system.
• Supervise the installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Attend and participate in project meetings, and provide liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of transmission/collection lines, and substation construction.
• Minimum 13 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high and medium-voltage cables.
• Knowledgeable about 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, and substation construction, testing and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods.
• Ability to travel 100%.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours/week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• 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.
• Adoption Assistance.

The base pay range for this role is $122,600 - $183,900. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

Locations: TX, CA, MO, OR, NB, OK, FL, MT, CO, OH, NC

Please note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.