Electrical Superintendent

Remote

Electrical Superintendent

Mortenson Construction

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Minnesota

Jun 11, 2025

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for our Power Delivery Services Group. It is crucial to have experience and the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. As a superintendent, you will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a particular area of discipline.

100% Travel on a Rotation

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the building site

Ensure the high-quality installation of electrical portions of the project, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction

Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship conforms to the specifications and updates of the contract documents

Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, and site utilization plan

Work with Sr. Superintendent in the development of project schedules and updates, and the creation of 3 3-week look-ahead

Supervise and ensure quality control of the work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work

Manage the interface with appropriate personnel concerned with the connection of the project power grid to the existing distribution system

Supervise the installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables

Attend and participate in project meetings, and provide liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 12 years experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of transmission/'collection lines, and substation construction.

Minimum 13 years of supervisory experience

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

Working knowledge of the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods

Current driver's license

Ability to travel 100%

A few benefits offered include:

(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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $122,600 - $183,900. (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.

Locations: TX, CA, MO, OR, NB, OK, OR, FL, MT, CO, OH, NC

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Please make 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.

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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.