Transmission Line Superintendent - Traveling

Job Description:

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Superintendent is responsible for field operations on assigned project(s) to ensure safe, timely, and profitable completion. This individual will serve as an owner’s representative for a Top 10 U.S. design firm and the nation’s No. 1 ranked power engineering firm, leading work across the U.S. and traveling to power delivery sites.

Job Duties:

• Ensure subcontractor contractual compliance for designated T&D construction activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
• Partner with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Under Construction Manager / Project Manager supervision, authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, and related approvals.
• Own overall project safety; review and audit site-specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analyses (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs), on a regular basis.
• Complete daily field reports and daily photo documentation to track construction progress.
• Assess upcoming work and flag concerns using the subcontractors’ 3-week look-ahead report.
• Maintain marked-up and as-built drawings to support record set documentation; support RFI responses with the Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
• Direct and manage subcontractors to meet the established project schedule; track and verify progress by installed quantities and work hours.
• Verify material deliveries meet specifications, are stored properly, and that required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed (as coordinated with the Materials Manager when applicable).
• Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to confirm all welders on site are qualified for project welding requirements.
• Witness equipment setting and alignment activities.
• Walk down systems prior to, during, and after hydrostatic testing to confirm compliance with drawings/specifications; sign off on completed testing and restoration
• Develop punch lists for incomplete work and items out of compliance.
• Ensure the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
• Execute project scope and manage changes; ensure field change orders are executed.
• Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
• Provide oversight of site material and tool management.
• Supervise daily field construction in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems, and approved requirements.
• Coordinate all field activities daily, direct subcontractors, and ensure code/specification compliance.
• Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree and 7 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects. Required or
• Associate Degree and 9 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects. Required or
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects. Required
• Must have excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, and a strong safety background.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities:

• High voltage transmission line
• Transmission line steel and wood structure
• Drilled piers
• Spread footings
• Grounding
• Environmental requirements
• Substation equipment
• Substation structures
• Substation electrical
• Substation controls

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $60 - $65