Field Electrical Supervisor

Tenova; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site fitness center

Paid parental leave

Remote work flexibility

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Tenova is seeking a Field Electrical Supervisor to own onsite electrical execution on major industrial projects in the United States. You will lead field installation through energization and commissioning, coordinating subcontractors and interfacing with customers to ensure safe, high-quality results on schedule.

The role requires ~5-14+ years of field electrical construction/commissioning experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5-14+ years of field electrical construction/commissioning experience with site leadership progression.
• Strong onsite electrical construction understanding in heavy-industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage sequencing, productivity, and schedule.
• Ability to read drawings and troubleshoot field deviations.
• Excellent client-facing communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office for site reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for all electrical installation and commissioning activities.
• Lead installation of Tenova-supplied electrical systems (cable trays/cables, MCCs, cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks).
• Interpret electrical drawings, verify field execution, and maintain redlines / as-built documentation.
• Establish work sequences and priorities to complete the electrical scope safely and on schedule.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor electrical subcontractors and site manpower.
• Own onsite electrical Quality Control and safety, ensuring compliance with Tenova procedures, ISO standards, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead commissioning and energization strategy, including readiness reviews, loop checks, I/O validation, MCC/VFD start-ups, and network verification.
• Manage NCRs/AWAs in alignment with the Project Manager and Director of Project Services.
• Interface with client construction/commissioning counterparts and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Drive punch-list completion, closeout, and turnover dossiers for the electrical scope.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Home-Office Engineering to resolve field issues and minimize delays or cost impacts.
• Mentor and coach Field Electrical Engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Field operations

Communication skills

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.

Tenova is hiring a Field Electrical Supervisor to be the primary onsite electrical owner for major industrial projects. You'll lead field execution from installation through energization and commissioning, coordinating subcontractors and working directly with customers to deliver safe, high-quality results on schedule.

What you'll do

As Tenova's senior electrical presence onsite, you will:

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for all electrical installation and commissioning activities.
• Lead installation of Tenova-supplied electrical systems (cable trays/cables, terminations, MCCs, cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks).
• Interpret electrical drawings, verify field execution, and maintain redlines / as-built documentation.
• Establish work sequences and priorities to complete the electrical scope safely and on schedule.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor electrical subcontractors and site manpower (including turn-key subcontractors where applicable).
• Own onsite electrical Quality Control and safety, ensuring compliance with Tenova procedures, ISO standards, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead commissioning and energization strategy, including readiness reviews, loop checks, I/O validation, MCC/VFD start-ups, and network verification.
• Manage NCRs/AWAs in alignment with the Project Manager and Director of Project Services.
• Interface with client construction/commissioning counterparts and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Drive punch-list completion, closeout, and turnover dossiers for the electrical scope.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Home-Office Engineering to resolve field issues and minimize delays or cost impacts.
• Mentor and coach Field Electrical Engineers and technicians.

Travel & mobility (important)

~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites.

You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.

Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane.

Profile description

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• ~5-14+ years of field electrical construction/commissioning experience with demonstrated site leadership progression.
• Strong understanding of onsite electrical construction and commissioning in heavy-industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage sequencing, productivity, and schedule.
• Ability to evaluate site instructions/claims and support resolution with customers/subcontractors.
• Excellent client-facing communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to read drawings, visualize full assemblies, and troubleshoot field deviations.
• Proficiency in MS Office for site reporting.

Nice to have:

AutoCAD redlines/as-builts, industrial networks (Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet or equivalent), prior role as electrical field/commissioning lead, and steel mill/metals experience.

We offer

Salary:$110,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.

Why Tenova

We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally.

Health & Wellness

• 80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
• Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)

Professional Growth & Perks

• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Referral bonuses up to $3,000
• LegalShield legal assistance plan
• ICP Yearly Bonus

Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.