Electrical Superintendent (Travel)

CRB; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete and competitive benefit package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Electrical Superintendent II/III to oversee electrical construction activities on complex projects in life sciences and food & beverage sectors. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of field experience and proficiency in QA/QC processes. You will manage electrical subcontractors, enforce safety procedures, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role offers competitive benefits and aims to meet both client and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of electrical construction field experience.
• Experience working in Life Science, Food & Beverage, or/and Mission Critical/Data Center environments.
• QA/QC experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing short-interval schedules and manpower planning.
• Coordinate daily activities with mechanical, structural, and general trades.
• Perform daily quality checks to ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical construction field experience

Experience in Life Science, Food & Beverage, or Mission Critical environments

QA/QC experience

Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E

Supervising electrical subcontractors

Proficiency with Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

CRB's 1,100+ expert professionals drive innovative, life‑changing and life‑saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food & beverage industries. Our mission, vision and core values keep client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do. As an AEC firm we specialize in projects that carry significant social responsibility—from oncology and rare disorders to COVID‑19 and alternative proteins—pioneering solutions that address food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

The Electrical Superintendent II/III plays a key support role in overseeing electrical construction activities on complex Life Science, Food & Beverage, & Mission Critical projects. Working closely with an Electrical Superintendent III or Senior Superintendent, this role helps manage electrical subcontractors, ensure installation quality, and maintain project safety and schedule compliance. The Superintendent II typically supports execution of specific electrical scopes—such as branch distribution, lighting, grounding, low‑voltage systems—enforcing safety and QA/QC procedures, and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing short‑interval schedules, prefabrication strategies, and manpower planning for electrical scopes.
• Coordinate daily activities with mechanical, structural, and general trades.
• Ensure timely delivery and staging of electrical materials, tools, and equipment.
• Perform daily quality walks to verify electrical installation meets code, project specifications, and mission‑critical standards.
• Develop plans, coordinate execution strategies and complete checklists, inspections, and turnover documentation for a rigorous QA/QC program.
• Assist with commissioning preparation, including equipment verification and cable meggering/test readiness.
• Support installation of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs/RPPs, grounding grids, and low‑voltage systems.
• Participate in readiness walks and integrated systems testing with commissioning teams.
• Ensure installation methods align with redundancy and uptime requirements (e.g., A/B feeds, segregated pathways).
• Enforce electrical safety procedures including LOTO, arc‑flash protocols, and energized work avoidance.
• Lead daily safety checks with field electricians and subcontractors.
• Direct and support electrical foremen and subcontractors on daily installations.
• Directly responsible for issue resolution with senior leadership, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to coordination and planning meetings as required.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of electrical construction field experience.
• Experience working in Life Science, Food & Beverage, or/and Mission Critical/Data Center environments is required.
• QA/QC experience highly preferred, especially with testing, inspections, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, electrical systems, and commissioning processes.
• Experience supervising electrical subcontractors and foremen.
• Proficiency with common construction platforms (Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam).
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

Application Policies

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Benefits

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

Accommodations

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