Senior Electrical Superintendent I - Power Delivery

Mortenson; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 164,300 - 246,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Electrical Superintendent I in Bismarck, North Dakota, to oversee electrical project scopes. Responsibilities include coordinating site work, ensuring quality compliance, and supervising subcontractors. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience with high voltage equipment and management. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k with matching, and paid time off. Base pay ranges from $164,300 to $246,500, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in high and medium voltage projects.
• Minimum 13 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in installation, testing, and maintenance of cables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical work on-site for various installations.
• Review drawings and specifications for compliance.
• Supervise subcontractor performance and quality control.

Skills

High and medium voltage equipment

Transmission/collection lines

Substation construction

Supervisor experience

NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes knowledge

Active listening skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment (e.g., Megger, TTR)

SCADA systems knowledge

Job description

Summary

Mortenson’s Power Delivery group is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Superintendent I to provide overall electrical expertise and supervision for project electrical scopes from planning through closeout. This role will oversee electrical subcontractors, ensure quality installations, and support site management in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical work on-site, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction
• Review drawings, submittals, and specifications for quality and compliance
• Develop and maintain project schedules and 3-week look-aheads
• Supervise and ensure quality control for self-performed and subcontracted work
• Monitor subcontractor performance, safety, and resource planning
• Lead installation and termination of fiber optic cables
• Enforce Mortenson’s Zero Injury Program and project quality standards
• Coach and mentor field personnel and assist with hiring decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of experience with high and medium voltage equipment, transmission/collection lines, and substation construction
• Minimum 13 years supervisory experience
• Current driver’s license
• Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods
• Ability to gain and maintain basic understanding of Wind Turbine construction to ensure proper code requirements and installation methods
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• 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
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans and their intended use

Benefits

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

The base pay range for this role is $164,300 - $246,500. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.