Electrical Superintendent
US$125,500 – US$188,500 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Electrical Superintendent (Transmission)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$125,500 – US$188,500 / yr |
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent (Transmission Line) to provide coordination, planning, and supervision to Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a specific area of discipline. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, dedication, and efficiency with a high level of integrity and confidentiality will be critical for success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope, ensuring high-quality installation of electrical portions, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction
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Supervise the installation of the collection system and manage the connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system
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Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship
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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
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Ensure work teams have necessary resources and support, and supervise quality control of work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work
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Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns, ensuring implementation, practice, and enforcement of the company’s Zero Injury Program
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Participate in project meetings, providing liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications
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Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports, and assist with major incident analysis
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Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents, providing work direction, performance evaluations, and development opportunities
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Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site, including customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc., and handle open shop and union issues
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience