Exploring Careers at Hunt Electric That Didn’t Exist Five Years Ago

EAGAN, MN – OCTOBER 2025 –

Hunt Electric’s newest episode of the Beyond the Breaker podcast spotlights five team members whose roles didn’t exist at the company just five years ago – yet now play a critical part in supporting Hunt’s growth, innovation, and evolving service capabilities.

The episode brings listeners behind the scenes with employees from Safety & Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Construction Planning (ACP), and Learning & Development. Together, these conversations highlight how Hunt’s expanding needs have created opportunities for new specialties and deeper support for field and office teams alike.

Building a Modern Approach to Safety & Risk

The episode opens with John Matejcek, Vice President of Safety & Risk Management, who shares insights into Hunt’s newly formalized approach to risk. While safety has long been foundational at Hunt, the risk management component is now a dedicated function—one driven largely by Hunt’s rapid growth and increasing project complexity.

A former workers’ compensation claims adjuster, John brings deep expertise in claims, insurance, and operational risk. He explains how the role not only supports the field but also alleviates responsibilities previously distributed across the executive team. From insurance strategy to claims management to exploring new technologies—including AI—his team works to mitigate risks while ensuring the company continues operating efficiently and safely.

“We want to take on tasks other people don’t want to do,” he says. “Our job is to support the teams doing fabrication, electrical work, trucking—everything that makes Hunt what it is.”

Translating Data into Decisions

Next up is Sophia, a Business Intelligence Developer with a background in math and data analytics.

Her role? Turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Using tools like Qlik Sense, Sophia builds dashboards, visualizations, and automated processes that help teams save time, make smarter decisions, and understand trends across the business. For her, the appeal lies in both the technical challenge and the immediate impact: “I wanted a job where I get to create, teach people about what I built, and actually see how it helps them.”

As Hunt continues adopting new tools and technologies, Sophia expects the BI team to play an increasingly important strategic role. “Our field changes quickly. What we did a year ago is different from what we can do today—and that will be different again in six months.”

Reimagining Project Planning Through ACP

Justin, the third guest, represents Hunt’s Advanced Construction Planning (ACP) department—a team that didn’t exist half a decade ago and now includes 20 specialists, many of whom are former electricians.

ACP works at the earliest stages of a project to identify prefabrication opportunities, reduce schedule risks, and decrease onsite labor by moving work to the shop whenever possible. Because the team is made up of individuals with extensive field experience, they’re able to bridge the gap between model and reality.

“We know what actually works in the field because we’ve touched it with our hands,” Justin says. ACP’s collaboration with VDC, Baer Manufacturing, and field leadership ensures early alignment, clearer planning, and a safer, more predictable project execution.

Strengthening Communication, Leadership, and Learning

The episode also features Kat from the Learning & Development team, who supports companywide growth through training programs, leadership development, onboarding improvements, and content creation.

Her team leads both the Individual Contributor (IC) webinars and the Manager & Leadership Development (MLD) series—programs designed to unify communication, teach shared language, and build stronger leaders across Hunt. Behind the scenes, L&D collaborates with departments to understand training needs, develop resources, and prepare employees for organizational changes.

“When people speak a common language—whether about feedback, change management, or new systems—we work better together,” she explains.

Bringing Hunt’s Work to Life

Finally, Ben Konfrst, Hunt’s Digital Media Creator, shares how visual storytelling has transformed the company’s communications. From photo and video documentation on job sites to creating content for social media, proposals, and internal communications, Ben helps translate complex projects into compelling visuals.

“My favorite part of the job is helping people communicate their message,” he says. “I don’t have my own messages about the electrical work, but I help others share theirs with those who want to hear it.” Ben also envisions the future of media at Hunt, including immersive 360-degree experiences that allow people anywhere to virtually explore projects.

A snapshot of Hunt’s evolving workforce

Together, these conversations highlight how Hunt Electric continues to adapt, grow, and invest in new roles that support the business in ways that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Whether through data analytics, risk management, construction planning, or leadership development, these emerging positions are shaping the next generation of innovation at Hunt.