Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Shimmick • Cincinnati, OH

7d • $125,000 - $181,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Shimmick’s electrical division, Axia Electric, is hiring a Traveling Electrical Superintendent to lead field electrical construction activities for Project Monarch, a mission-critical data center campus development in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The project includes underground electrical duct banks, grounding and bonding systems, medium-voltage infrastructure, power cabling, electrical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role supports complex field operations and works closely with project leadership, client representatives, regulatory agencies, and internal teams. The superintendent oversees electrical construction from constructability and installation through testing, commissioning, and turnover, with responsibility for safe, high-quality work that meets contract requirements, budget, and schedule. The position is based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and requires travel.

Axia Electric is Shimmick’s electrical division, providing electrical, instrumentation, and process controls expertise across infrastructure markets including water and wastewater, dams and locks, transit and rail, alternative energy, power generation and transmission, and commercial buildings. Axia is headquartered in Riverside, California.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of electrical construction project experience.
• Heavy civil project experience, particularly in water/wastewater, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage field electrical construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality execution consistent with contract documents, budget, and schedule.
• Support constructability reviews, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Serve as the primary on-site authority for electrical scopes and coordinate with client field representatives, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise engineering support, material control, installation crews, testing and commissioning teams, and instrumentation and controls work.
• Promote adherence to company EHS programs, site protocols, and corrective action procedures.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control systems, conduct inspections, and verify workmanship against project specifications and industry standards.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, construction bill of materials, and technical documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Develop and manage project schedules, look-ahead plans, manpower forecasts, and productivity tracking systems.
• Oversee subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Support change management by evaluating change order requests, analyzing field impacts, and providing recommendations and justification.
• Approve equipment rentals, major purchases, and requisitions to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• Work with Project Managers on budget tracking, forecasting, risk management, and profitable work execution.
• Manage equipment and ST&S inventory for assigned projects.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical construction methods, specialized equipment, installation sequencing, testing protocols, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot issues related to power distribution, MCCs, switchgear, PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation, and process control architecture.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve constructability, reduce risk, streamline installation, and enhance project performance.
• Work with the project team to plan, develop, and implement work packages.
• Manage, mentor, and develop electrical field teams, including foremen, field engineers, and craft personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support training and workforce development initiatives.
• Uphold company policies, work rules, and performance expectations, and document and address violations professionally.
• Build and maintain working relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Participate in corporate initiatives, training programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Division President, Project Executive, or Project Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) participation options.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, legal protection, and identity theft protection.
• A $3,500 monthly living allowance, if eligible.
• A 10% project completion bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED