Senior Electrical Commissioning Lead - Industrial Projects

Kiewit Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient turnover of major electrical systems on large industrial projects across the United States. You will guide pre-commissioning, functional testing, and start-up activities, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and quality.

Relocation and travel support (TDY/per diem) are provided as projects require, with a focus on data centers and mission-critical

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams of approximately 20 electrical and instrumentation technicians.
• Familiarity with completions software and electrical system readiness workflows.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across construction, engineering, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all electrical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding and control systems).
• Conduct electrical system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing, including insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, grounding verification, breaker testing, and system energization.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet electrical system readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including electrical checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Skills

Team Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient turnover of major electrical systems on large industrial projects across the United States. You will guide pre-commissioning, functional testing, and start-up activities, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and quality.

Relocation and travel support (TDY/per diem) are provided as projects require, with a focus on data centers and mission-critical