Dry Utilities Superintendent

Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC. • Grand Prairie, TX

41d

About The Position

The Dry Utilities Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful field execution of underground dry utility construction on data center and other mission-critical infrastructure projects. The position provides direct field leadership for underground electrical and telecom infrastructure, including excavation, duct banks, conduit systems, manholes, handholes, grounding systems, backfill, concrete encasement, and associated site work. The Superintendent coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, survey and layout, inspections, and daily production, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within project requirements, and to established quality standards.

NorthStar Energy Solutions is a Quanta Services, Inc. company headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, operating across the Central Southwest United States. The company specializes in transmission and distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of construction experience, with significant experience in underground electrical or dry utility construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing underground electrical duct bank construction.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, conduit installation, concrete encasement, backfill, and compaction.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment and excavation crews.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, underground utility, and construction drawings.
• Ability to understand elevations, coordinates, survey layout, profiles, and utility crossings.
• Ability to plan manpower, equipment, materials, and construction sequencing.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules and short-interval planning.
• Ability to lead multiple crews and work fronts simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3–5 years in a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground dry utility construction.
• Coordinate excavation and heavy equipment.
• Coordinate survey and layout.
• Manage schedules and production.
• Manage materials and equipment.
• Lead safety efforts.
• Coordinate and communicate with project teams and other parties.
• Coordinate manpower, subcontractors, inspections, and daily field production.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA.
• Short-term and long-term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed