Wind Electrical Superintendent - Field Oversight

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 125,600 - 188,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Employee assistance / mental health

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical work on a wind project. You will lead Assistant Electrical Superintendents, manage craft activities, and ensure safety and quality in a demanding onsite environment.

The role requires travel 100%, no remote work, and a strong background in high/medium voltage systems, substation construction, and construction drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years' experience with high/medium voltage equipment and collection lines.
• Minimum 13 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of HV/LV cables.
• Knowledge of testing methods (HI-POT, capacitance discharge, etc.).
• Experience with drawings, duct banks, manholes, transformers, SCADA in power industry.
• OSHA 30 Certification and valid driver's license, 100% travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical scope projects, ensuring high-quality installation of cables and substations.
• Supervise collection system installation and grid connection to distribution system.
• Provide reviews of drawings, submittals, and constructability with engineering team.
• Partner with Sr. Superintendent on formwork, equipment sizing, and three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure resources, safety, and quality across self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Monitor trade partner plans for safety and enforce Zero Injury Program.
• Participate in project meetings and align field work with drawings and specs.
• Manage safety documentation, injury/hazard statistics, and OSHA reports.

Skills

Leadership

HV electrical systems

Construction safety

Project coordination

Reading electrical drawings

Travel readiness

Substation installation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hi-pot testing equipment

Megger testing

SCADA systems knowledge

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise electrical work on a wind project. You will lead Assistant Electrical Superintendents, manage craft activities, and ensure safety and quality in a demanding onsite environment.

The role requires travel 100%, no remote work, and a strong background in high/medium voltage systems, substation construction, and construction drawings.