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Senior Construction Superintendent - Electrical Distribution Line - Pittsburgh, PA

Orbital Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Job Title

Senior Construction Superintendent - Electrical Distribution Line

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital is seeking a Sr. Construction Superintendent to join the Electric Construction Services group based out of our Pittsburgh, PA location. The role will primarily entail planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.  Project types primarily include over distribution line improvement projects.

Each Construction Superintendent is assigned to perform some combination of the duties outlined below for projects taking place at various sites throughout the client’s Electric Services territory: the greater Pittsburgh area. Projects are assigned to Construction Superintendents based on geographical location, skill level, scope, and experience.

Essential Functions

  • At all times, ensure personal compliance with all safety procedures at site and provide oversight to crews/colleagues to ensure their compliance. Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to client’s leadership and Orbital management. Work with construction crew supervision and on-site safety personnel to stop unsafe construction activities.
  • Participate in, lead, and/or perform construction activity planning, pre-construction drawing reviews, and overall constructability analysis.
  • Coordinates pre-outage walks with appropriate contractors and outage sequence plan verifications.
  • Ensures the necessary work permits are in place.
  • Supervise the field activities of all construction contractors.
  • Oversees implementation of work packages and day to day functioning of the project.
  • Monitors activities of the contractors and subcontractors and report if there is any irregularity in the activities.
  • Coordinates responses to RFI’s.
  • Monitors the budget
  • Oversees logistics of equipment and material deliveries.
  • Prepares and distributes weekly project status reports.
  • Completes weekly safety observations on client specific platform.
  • Performs other work as necessary per client contract.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job.  Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent Experience
  • 8-12 years of construction management or execution experience with 7 years in Electric Utilities
  • Experience with overhead distribution lines preferred
  • In-depth understanding of electric utility construction and equipment
  • Additional electric utility training is beneficial
  • Experience applying electric utility construction technical drawings/specifications
  • Knowledge of construction and planning procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics
  • Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on multiple projects.
  • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects
  • Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).
  • Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
  • Must be willing to travel as needed. (Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.)
  • Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
  • Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking
  • Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
  • Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions
  • OSHA 30 Hour Certification
  • This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment 

Location Note:

This is an on-site or hybrid position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$102,000-171,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits:

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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