Electrical Superintendent II

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

18d•$146,400 - $219,600

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent II for its Power Delivery Group. The role coordinates, plans, and supervises Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within a specific discipline area. Success requires a positive attitude and the ability to work with staff at all levels in a changing environment, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, dedication, efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality. The position oversees electrical construction work, including underground cabling, overhead lines, collection systems, grid connections, and substation construction. It collaborates with engineering and senior site leadership to review drawings and constructability, plan resources and schedules, ensure quality and safety, and coach field personnel. The role requires 100% travel and is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The listed base pay range is $146,400–$219,600, with higher ranges in specified locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience working with high- and medium-voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines, and substation construction.
At least 13 years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high- and medium-voltage cables.
Knowledge of current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other cable and equipment testing methods.
Working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints; underground duct banks, trenching, manholes, and vaults for distribution and collection systems; underground and pad-mount transformers; SCADA systems used in the power industry; transmission-line construction, testing, and commissioning; and substation construction, testing, and commissioning.
Current driver’s license.
Ability to travel 100% of the time.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment-visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate electrical-scope work projects and ensure high-quality installation of electrical work, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction.
Supervise collection-system installation and manage connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system.
Review drawings, constructability, and submittals with the engineering team, providing feedback and verifying the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship.
Partner with the Senior Superintendent on formwork selection, equipment sizing, site utilization plans, project schedules, and schedule updates, including three-week look-aheads.
Ensure work teams have the resources and support they need, and supervise quality control for 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 and serve as a liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications.
Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics, trend analyses, and OSHA reports, and assist with major incident analysis.
Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents; provide work direction, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
Maintain relationships with site visitors, including customers, architects, union representatives, and subcontractors, and handle open-shop and union issues.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.