Solar Electrical Superintendent – Lead Projects

Mortenson; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,600 - 188,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson seeks an Electrical Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical activities across projects in the assigned region. You will lead Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft workers, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and high-quality installations.

You will coordinate with engineers, review drawings, manage procurement, and mentor field teams. The role requires willingness to travel to California, Florida, or Texas with regular home rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines and substation construction.
• Minimum 13 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in assembly, testing and maintenance of HV/MV cables and components.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical scope work including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction.
• Supervise installation of collection system and connect power grid to distribution system.
• Provide drawing reviews, constructability feedback, and verify material/ workmanship quality.
• Assist with scheduling, look-ahead planning, and resource management for field teams.
• Ensure safety compliance, oversee quality control of both in-house and subcontracted work.
• Monitor trade partner work plans for safety and enforce the Zero Injury Program.
• Participate in meetings coordinating between field engineers, contractors, and craft workers.
• Maintain OSHA records and assist with incident analysis.
• Coach and develop field personnel and forepersons.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

HV experience

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

Mortenson seeks an Electrical Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical activities across projects in the assigned region. You will lead Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft workers, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and high-quality installations.

You will coordinate with engineers, review drawings, manage procurement, and mentor field teams. The role requires willingness to travel to California, Florida, or Texas with regular home rotations.