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Electrical Superintendent (Transmission)

M.A. Mortenson CompanyDenver, CO

Full TimeInfrastructure$126k – $188kPosted Jul 30, 2026Travel: 100% travel

Lead transmission, collection-system, and substation electrical work with Mortenson; this superintendent role requires 100% travel.

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Job Summary

Mortenson is hiring an Electrical Superintendent to lead field coordination and supervision for transmission and power collection work, guiding assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft teams.

Project Details

Electrical scope includes underground cabling, overhead transmission lines, collection systems, and substation construction and grid connections.

Responsibilities

  • Direct installation activities and coordinate field work with contractors, craft workers, and engineering teams.
  • Review drawings, submittals, constructability, materials, and workmanship for compliance and quality.
  • Support equipment planning, site utilization, project schedules, and three-week look-ahead updates.
  • Ensure crews have required resources and oversee quality across self-performed and subcontracted work.
  • Review trade partner safety plans, reinforce the company safety program, and track safety data and incident trends.
  • Coach field staff and assistant superintendents, and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • At least 10 years working with high- and medium-voltage equipment and cable, collection lines, and substations, plus at least 13 years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with high- and medium-voltage cable installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair.
  • Working knowledge of electrical drawings, underground distribution systems, SCADA, transmission lines, and substation testing and commissioning.
  • Current driver’s license and ability to travel 100%.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay is $125,600-$188,400, with higher ranges for certain listed office locations. The role is eligible for an incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. Some benefits apply to eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week.

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