
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $125,600.00 - $188,400.00
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans
vision coverage
dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous match
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Mental health tool and concierge
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Job Description
Mortenson is a leading builder, developer, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company with a strong reputation in multiple markets including sports facilities, renewable energy projects, data centers, healthcare infrastructure, and more. As a well-established firm headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Mortenson prides itself on its commitment to building sustainable and impactful projects that leave a lasting positive impact on the built environment. The company culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a dedication to safety and quality in every aspect of its work. Mortenson fosters an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated and equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category.
This exceptional opportunity is for an experienced Electrical Superintendent I within Mortenson’s Power Delivery Group. This role will involve managing electrical installation projects that include underground cabling, overhead lines, substation construction, and connecting power grids to existing distribution systems. The Electrical Superintendent I will coordinate and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft personnel, ensuring that skilled workmanship and project standards are upheld. The position requires a flexible and resourceful leader with strong capabilities in planning, coordination, safety enforcement, and quality control. The successful candidate will have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, interacting with various stakeholders ranging from field teams to union representatives and customers.
The base salary for this position ranges from $125,600 to $188,400, with actual compensation varying based on experience, skills, and location, including adjustments for certain offices like Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C. This role is full-time and eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The work schedule involves significant travel, up to 100%, and requires a current driver’s license. Note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Key responsibilities for this role include reviewing drawings and submittals with engineering teams, supervising installation of electrical systems, maintaining quality standards, ensuring workplace safety with active participation in the Zero Injury Program, and mentoring field personnel and assistant superintendents. This is a pivotal role that helps drive Mortenson’s Power Delivery projects to successful completion by delivering excellent technical oversight and fostering strong working relationships on site.
Mortenson also offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees, including medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage, dental insurance, a generous 401k plan with company match, paid time off and holidays, employer-paid life and disability insurance, no-cost mental health tools and work-life resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discounts. These benefits reflect the company’s commitment to employee wellness and professional development, making Mortenson an attractive employer for professionals seeking growth in the power delivery and electrical construction sector.
Overall, this role offers a unique chance to join a highly respected and forward-thinking construction company, where comprehensive support, career advancement, and a culture of safety and inclusivity are paramount. If you have extensive experience managing electrical infrastructure projects and are ready to lead in a challenging and rewarding environment, Mortenson welcomes your application to become an integral part of their Power Delivery team.
This exceptional opportunity is for an experienced Electrical Superintendent I within Mortenson’s Power Delivery Group. This role will involve managing electrical installation projects that include underground cabling, overhead lines, substation construction, and connecting power grids to existing distribution systems. The Electrical Superintendent I will coordinate and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft personnel, ensuring that skilled workmanship and project standards are upheld. The position requires a flexible and resourceful leader with strong capabilities in planning, coordination, safety enforcement, and quality control. The successful candidate will have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, interacting with various stakeholders ranging from field teams to union representatives and customers.
The base salary for this position ranges from $125,600 to $188,400, with actual compensation varying based on experience, skills, and location, including adjustments for certain offices like Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C. This role is full-time and eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The work schedule involves significant travel, up to 100%, and requires a current driver’s license. Note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Key responsibilities for this role include reviewing drawings and submittals with engineering teams, supervising installation of electrical systems, maintaining quality standards, ensuring workplace safety with active participation in the Zero Injury Program, and mentoring field personnel and assistant superintendents. This is a pivotal role that helps drive Mortenson’s Power Delivery projects to successful completion by delivering excellent technical oversight and fostering strong working relationships on site.
Mortenson also offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees, including medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage, dental insurance, a generous 401k plan with company match, paid time off and holidays, employer-paid life and disability insurance, no-cost mental health tools and work-life resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discounts. These benefits reflect the company’s commitment to employee wellness and professional development, making Mortenson an attractive employer for professionals seeking growth in the power delivery and electrical construction sector.
Overall, this role offers a unique chance to join a highly respected and forward-thinking construction company, where comprehensive support, career advancement, and a culture of safety and inclusivity are paramount. If you have extensive experience managing electrical infrastructure projects and are ready to lead in a challenging and rewarding environment, Mortenson welcomes your application to become an integral part of their Power Delivery team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines and substation construction
- Minimum 13 years 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
- Current driver’s license
- 100% travel
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines and substation construction
- Minimum 13 years 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
- Current driver’s license
Job Duties
- Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope, ensuring high-quality installation of electrical portions, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction
- Supervise the installation of the collection system and manage the connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system
- Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship
- Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, site utilization plan, and development of project schedules and updates, including three-week look-ahead
- Ensure work teams have necessary resources and support, and supervise quality control of work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work
- Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns, ensuring implementation, practice, and enforcement of the company’s Zero Injury Program
- Participate in project meetings, providing liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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