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Mortenson

Electrical Superintendent

Lebanon, IN

$125K - $188K/yr

Electrical Superintendent I SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical ... substation construction * Supervise the installation of the collection system and manage the ...

SOLV Energy

Superintendent, SDI Services

Monterey, IN · On-site

... substation projects nationwide. Summary: As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile ... The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating solar construction activities, ensuring safety ...

Phillips, Inc.

Project Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

... Superintendents, Foreman, and Crews to coordinate work effectively and resolve problems ... Experience with substation or utility projects is a plus. Candidates that accept an offer of ...

Phillips, Inc.

Project Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

... Superintendents, Foreman, and Crews to coordinate work effectively and resolve problems ... Experience with substation or utility projects is a plus. Candidates that accept an offer of ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation superintendent in Indiana is $50.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.74 and $61.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Substation Superintendent oversees the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations. They manage crews, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure efficient performance. Their role includes troubleshooting electrical issues, scheduling maintenance, and overseeing budgets and project timelines. Strong leadership and technical knowledge of high-voltage systems are essential for success in this position.

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Substation Superintendents often face the challenge of managing multiple crews and contractors in environments where safety and precision are paramount. Coordinating logistics, handling unexpected technical issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards require strong organizational and leadership abilities. Additionally, adapting to tight project timelines or unforeseen delays, such as weather or supply chain disruptions, is a regular part of the role. Success depends on staying proactive, maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders, and effectively prioritizing tasks to keep projects on track.

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Electrical Superintendent

M. A. Mortenson Company

Lebanon, IN • On-site

$125K - $188K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Mortenson rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Electrical Superintendent I
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent I for our Data Center Solutions Groupto provide coordination, planning, and supervision to Assistant Electrical Superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a specific area of discipline. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, dedication, and efficiency with a high level of integrity and confidentiality will be critical for success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope, ensuring high-quality installation of electrical portions, including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction

  • Supervise the installation of the collection system and manage the connection of the power grid to the existing distribution system

  • Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship

  • Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, site utilization plan, and development of project schedules and updates, including three-week look-ahead

  • Ensure work teams have necessary resources and support, and supervise quality control of work team, including 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, providing liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications

  • Oversee documentation, tracking, and analysis of all 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, providing work direction, performance evaluations, and development opportunities

  • Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site, including customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc., and handle open shop and union issues

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

  • Minimum 10 years' experience working with high and medium voltage equipment and cable, installation of collection lines and substation construction.

  • Proficiency in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high and medium voltage cables

  • Possess working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints, underground duct banks, trenching, manholes and vaults for distribution and collection systems, underground and pad mount transformer usage, SCADA systems used in the power industry, transmission line construction, testing and commissioning, and substation construction, testing and commissioning

  • Current driver's license

  • 100% Travel

A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

  • Dental plan

  • 401k retirement plan with a generous 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 extensive work-life resources

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $125,600 - $188,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.
Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let's Redefine Possible®
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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About M. A. Mortenson

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M. A. Mortenson is a prominent name in the construction industry, based out of Minneapolis, MN, US. Established in 1954 by M.A. Mortenson Sr., the company has over six decades of experience offering construction services that have contributed to building lasting infrastructures across various sectors, including healthcare, energy, corporate, and sports. Mortenson has proven its exceptional expertise through a range of complex building and facility projects across the US fulfilling the customer's specifications and exceeding their expectations. Moreover, the company's core values are outlined as ‘Do the Right Thing’, ‘We Before I’, ‘Inspire What’s Possible’, and ‘In it for the long haul’.

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Manufacturing and construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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