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A Traveling Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems across multiple locations. They often work on-site at different facilities, construction projects, or client locations to ensure proper installation and compliance with safety standards. This role requires frequent travel, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently. Industries that commonly employ traveling electrical engineers include energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, and construction.

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As a Traveling Electrical Engineer, your project assignments often involve conducting onsite assessments, overseeing electrical installations, performing troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. You’ll regularly collaborate with local contractors, project managers, and client representatives to resolve technical challenges and optimize system performance. Travel assignments can vary in length and location, requiring flexibility and strong time management. This dynamic work environment provides opportunities to broaden your expertise, build industry connections, and advance to senior technical or project management roles.

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Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Muth Electric Inc

Billings, MT • On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Muth Electric rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Muth Electric Inc Billings, Montana, United States

About this position

What will wearing Muth Blue do for YOU?

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

Muth Electric is seeking an experienced Traveling Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical construction projects from start to finish across our footprint. This role is responsible for managing field operations, supervising crews, maintaining safety standards, ensuring quality work, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Supervise foremen, electricians, and subcontractors.
  • Manage workforce assignments and jobsite resources.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, safety plans, and electrical codes.
  • Inspect work to verify quality and adherence to project specifications.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
  • Review drawings, schedules, and material requirements.
  • Lead crews, assign tasks, and maintain productivity standards.
  • Provide training, guidance, and support to field personnel.
  • Troubleshoot issues and communicate project concerns or improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure installation of power, lighting, controls, fire alarm, instrumentation, and related systems meets company and industry standards.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of electrical construction experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift 75+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
  • Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and jobsite environments.
  • Ability to wear required PPE and tool belt.
  • Ability to work overtime and occasional off-hour shifts as needed.
Education

Associate degree, technical school training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license in the state of employment.

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