Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operation, maintenance, and reliability of an electrical distribution system. This role provides leadership for electric utility operations, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, manages departmental personnel, and supports long-term system growth and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operational emergencies as needed and maintain availability for on-call situations.
• Design and oversee layouts for underground and overhead primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, including street lighting infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend distribution system upgrades, expansions, and improvements to support load growth and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality electric service to customers.
• Maintain compliance with engineering, safety, construction, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee required training, safety, environmental, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Coordinate and facilitate equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting power outages and restoration efforts.
• Prepare project estimates including labor, material, and equipment requirements.
• Lead hiring, training, performance management, employee development, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning for department staff.
• Coordinate required employee testing and certification programs.
• Direct and supervise electrical operations involving governmental agencies, private organizations, contractors, and industrial customers.
• Monitor electrical substations and distribution infrastructure, including load management and outage mitigation strategies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Address project challenges related to delays, weather conditions, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and contract requirements for internal stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.
• Prepare progress reports, budget forecasts, and cost-tracking documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Construction management experience.
• Electrical construction and substation knowledge.
• Utility and electrical utility construction expertise.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electric utility operations, electrical distribution, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Completion of a recognized four-year Apprentice Lineman Program or equivalent combination of technical training and field experience.
• Knowledge of electric distribution systems, substations, line construction, and utility operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction and electrical construction.
• Experience with construction supervision.

Work Environment

The role requires a combination of office and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying weather and field conditions. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a flexible schedule option available for a 4-day, 10-hour workweek. The position requires frequent interaction with employees, customers, contractors, and public stakeholders. Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency-response work may be required, along with periodic overnight travel.

This is a Contract position based out of West Memphis, AR.

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $55.29/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in West Memphis,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.