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About the Role
As an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the safe, efficient, and high-quality commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre-commissioning and functional testing activities, ensure system readiness, and coordinate closely with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams to support successful mechanical system turnover.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all electrical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
- Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, grounding and control systems).
- Conduct electrical system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
- Supervise and support functional testing, including insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, grounding verification, breaker testing, and system energization.
- Troubleshoot electrical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet electrical system readiness and performance requirements.
- Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including electrical checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams of approximately 20 electrical and instrumentation technicians through system turnover and commissioning phases.
- Familiarity with completions software and electrical system readiness workflows used during electrical commissioning.
- Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to meet electrical system readiness milestones.
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Skills
- Electrical system commissioning
- Power distribution
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Generators
- UPS systems
- Grounding
- Electrical infrastructure
- LOTO
- Permitting
- Insulation resistance testing
- Continuity checks
- Breaker testing
- System energization
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Completions software
- Planning
- Coordination
- Communication
Location
- Relocation required based on work availability
Work Type
- Full Time
- Travel Support (TDY/per diem)
- Mobilization package
Experience Level
- Mid Level
Education Level
- Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent field experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Retirement plans with matching
- Generous paid time off
About the Company
- The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, with a growing focus on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction.
- Our teams support high-performance projects where speed, precision, reliability, and safe execution are essential, helping deliver the mechanical, electrical, utility, and infrastructure systems that keep advanced technology moving forward.
- From core and shell construction to supporting power, cooling, water, and utility infrastructure, Kiewit brings the resources, craft workforce, and execution certainty required for fast-paced data center environments.
- We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing clients with world-class solutions while offering employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization.
- Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for building complex projects that matter.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.