Underground Electrical Superintendent

Job summary

The Underground Electrical Superintendent will supervise and coordinate daily electrical construction activities, including workforce planning and subcontractor management. They are responsible for overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.

Job details

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia. We are seeking an experienced Underground Electrical Superintendent to lead and oversee electrical construction activities on the Stanley Park project, located in beautiful Downtown Vancouver. This position will be reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent on the project. Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate daily underground electrical construction activities, including workforce planning, crew assignments, and subcontractor management. Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of temporary and permanent electrical systems required for underground construction. Coordinate electrical installations supporting tunneling and underground operations, including power distribution, lighting, ventilation systems, pumps, equipment power supplies, and temporary electrical infrastructure. Enforce site safety procedures, conduct safety meetings and inspections, and ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety regulations and electrical safety standards. Work with project managers, general superintendents, engineers, and other trades to coordinate electrical activities with construction schedules and critical project milestones. Ensure electrical work meets project specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and applicable electrical codes. Manage labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to maintain productivity and minimize delays. Identify and resolve field issues, troubleshoot installation challenges, and coordinate technical solutions with engineering and project teams. Monitor work progress, track productivity, maintain field records, and report schedule risks, deficiencies, and resource requirements to project management. Coordinate inspections, testing, energization, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are ready for safe operation. Maintain effective communication with site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project leadership. Monitor labour productivity, material usage, and subcontractor performance while supporting project cost control and change management Requirements Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical construction, preferably within heavy civil, tunnelling, underground infrastructure, mining, or other complex industrial environments. Previous experience as an Electrical Superintendent, General Foreperson, Electrical Foreperson, or in a similar field leadership role. Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, temporary power systems, underground lighting, ventilation power, pumping systems, and construction equipment electrical requirements. Demonstrated experience supervising electrical crews, coordinating subcontractors, and managing day-to-day field operations. Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, construction drawings, specifications, and health and safety regulations. Experience coordinating electrical work with civil construction, tunnelling, mechanical, and other multidisciplinary teams. SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task; Ability to climb, work at various heights and work outdoors in all weather conditions; Attention to detail and problem-solving skills; Willingness to travel. Benefits Competitive salary; 4 weeks of annual vacation; Flexible group insurance program upon entry; Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP); 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine); Training and development programs; Employee assistance program; Active social club and health and wellness committee; Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment; A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done; Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $95,000 to $145,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

What you’ll do

The Underground Electrical Superintendent will supervise and coordinate daily electrical construction activities, including workforce planning and subcontractor management. They are responsible for overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5–10 years of experience in electrical construction, specifically within heavy civil, tunneling, or industrial environments. A strong working knowledge of electrical power distribution, construction drawings, and applicable safety codes is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks of annual vacation
• Flexible group insurance program
• Group RRSP with employer contribution
• Telemedicine
• Training and development programs
• Employee assistance program
• Social club
• Health and wellness committee

Listed skills

• Multidisciplinary Coordination · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical construction
• Underground infrastructure
• Workforce planning
• Subcontractor management
• Power distribution
• Commissioning
• Site safety
• Troubleshooting
• Project scheduling
• Technical problem-solving
• Electrical codes
• Construction drawings
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Productivity monitoring
• Field records management
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Management
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Training And Development
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Workforce Productivity
• Effective Communication
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Construction
• Quality Management
• Multitasking
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Legislation
• Subcontracting
• Electrical Codes
• Cost Control
• Workforce Planning
• Safety Procedures
• Telehealth
• Localization
• Electrical Systems
• Electrical Safety
• Architectural Drawing
• Electrical Construction
• Electric Power Systems
• Electric Power Distribution

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Underground Electrician
• Construction Superintendent
• Construction Managers

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