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Electrical Superintendent - Energy Marshall

M.A. Mortenson CompanyCedar Rapids, IA

Full TimeInfrastructure$126k – $220kPosted Sep 16, 2026Travel: 100% travel

Lead electrical energy construction teams on collection systems, transmission lines, and substations in a 100%-travel superintendent role.

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Job Summary

Mortenson is hiring an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical field operations and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft teams on energy projects. The role is available at two experience levels and requires full-time travel.

Project Details

Electrical scope includes collection systems, underground and overhead power lines, grid connections, and substation construction, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate electrical work and oversee installation quality across project scopes.
  • Review drawings, constructability, and submittals with engineering teams; verify materials and workmanship.
  • Coordinate schedules, equipment, site use, and three-week look-ahead plans with the senior superintendent.
  • Ensure work teams have resources, monitor trade partner safety plans, and support the company safety program.
  • Coordinate field personnel and contractors to ensure work meets drawings and specifications.
  • Track safety and injury data, support incident analysis, and coach field personnel and assistant superintendents.
  • Maintain site relationships and address open-shop and union issues.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Level I: At least 10 years working with high- and medium-voltage equipment and cable, collection lines, and substations; at least 13 years of supervisory experience.
  • Level II: At least 12 years in the relevant electrical work and at least 15 years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience installing, testing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing high- and medium-voltage cables and equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical drawings, underground distribution systems, transformers, SCADA, transmission lines, and substations.
  • Current driver's license and ability to travel 100%.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base pay ranges from $125,600 to $188,400 for Level I and from $146,400 to $219,600 for Level II, with higher ranges in specified locations. The role is incentive-plan eligible. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; insurance; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; and a gym discount program. Benefit eligibility varies by worker classification and hours.

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