Bechtel

Electrical Superintendent

Bechtel$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent plus 8-10 years relevant experience, or 12-14 years work experience without degree.
  • Experience in large EPC industrial or power project construction.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods.
  • Familiarity with substations, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
  • Expertise in cable installation and underground electrical systems.
  • Proven track record in managing subcontractors and direct hire crews.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise electrical construction activities across multiple work fronts.
  • Direct and coordinate craft activities and supervise subordinate superintendents.
  • Plan and schedule work, ensuring productivity and quality of craft performance.
  • Oversee tool and equipment usage and manage material requisitions.
  • Ensure compliance with design documents and specifications during construction operations.
  • Interpret engineering documents alongside Field Engineers and Craft Professionals.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors on engineering solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support career advancement.
  • Programs to enhance company culture and employee well-being.
  • Paid time off for employees to recharge and promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296861
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Fairbanks Township, IN, Various Work Locations USA


Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.

The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Provides overall field leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for all electrical construction activities including underground electrical systems, cable installation, temporary power, rotating equipment electrical scope, substations, power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and interface management across multiple simultaneous work fronts. Leads Electrical Supervisors, electricians, and coordinates closely with Field Engineering, QA/QC, Vendors, Logistics, and Commissioning teams to achieve project milestones and energization requirements.#LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility)
  • Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
  • Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)

Planning / Productivity
  • Determines workforce requirements.
  • Coordinates established area operational plans.

Tools, Materials & Equipment
  • Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site.
  • Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.

Safety & Quality
  • Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
  • Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Technical
  • Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
  • Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Large EPC industrial or power project construction experience
  • Strong knowledge of electrical construction means and methods
  • Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution systems
  • Experience with cable installation, grounding, and underground electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and energization planning
  • Experience managing subcontractors, direct hire crews, and vendor interfaces
  • Knowledge of electrical testing, QA/QC, and turnover requirements
  • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
  • Ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity performance
  • Experience coordinating with engineering, logistics, and commissioning teams


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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