Electrical Program and Compliance Manager - Primoris Energy Services

12 Primoris Energy Services Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental

401(k) matching

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services in Houston seeks an Electrical Program Manager (Master Electrician) to own the company’s electrical program, ensuring code compliance, licensing, and scalable practices across projects. The position is based in PES's Houston office, with travel required approximately one week per month or as project needs dictate.

Lead development, training, QA/QC, inspections, and workforce development for electricians, foremen, and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Active Master Electrician license in Texas and ability to acquire licenses in other states.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical construction experience, industrial/utility focus.
• Experience with power generation, substations, high-voltage systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local/state codes.
• Leadership, mentoring, and communication across teams; PM software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Master Electrician and maintain licenses where PES operates.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company electrical program and QA/QC.
• Review drawings/submittals, support troubleshooting, and planning.
• Lead training, apprenticeship paths, and safety programs for electricians.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Mentoring

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Overview: Job Overview

The Electrical Program Manager (Master Electrician) will serve as the named license holder on PES’s contractor license and will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s electrical program. This role ensures compliance with all electrical codes and licensing requirements while creating a scalable program that supports operational excellence, workforce development, and safe execution of electrical scopes across PES projects. The position will be based out of the PES Houston office, with travel required approximately one week per month or as project needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing & Compliance

Serve as the designated Master Electrician on PES’s contractor license. Acquire and maintain active Master Electrician licenses in every state where PES currently performs work or secures future projects. Ensure company-wide compliance with federal, state, and local electrical codes, permitting, and licensing regulations. Oversee inspections, audits, and interface with regulatory authorities. Maintain current knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and jurisdictional requirements.

Program Development

Develop, implement, and maintain PES’s electrical program, including standards, procedures, QA/QC, and best practices for all electrical work. Establish training, apprenticeship, and certification paths for PES electricians. Create and maintain documentation for safety, compliance, and operational processes.

Project Oversight

Provide technical expertise and oversight for electrical scopes on PES projects. Review project drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance and constructability. Support project managers and site managers with troubleshooting, design clarifications, and problem resolution. Participate in project planning, estimating, and resource allocation for electrical work.

Leadership & Training

Mentor electricians, foremen, and supervisors in PES’s standards and electrical code compliance. Track and verify apprentice and journeyman hours. Lead continuing education, skills development, and safety programs for the electrical workforce. Conduct periodic site visits and audits to verify compliance and performance. Support recruitment, retention, and development of licensed electricians to sustain growth.

Qualifications

Active Master Electrician license in Texas and ability to acquire/maintain Master Electrician licenses in all states where PES performs or secures projects. 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, with emphasis on industrial, utility, or power generation projects. Direct experience with Power Generation and Industrial New Construction, gas turbines, switchgear, substations, and high-voltage systems preferred. Proven ability to build and manage electrical safety, compliance, and training programs. Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local/state code requirements. Effective leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management and construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent). Based in Houston, TX, with the ability to travel approximately one week per month (or more as project needs require).

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to shape and lead PES’s company-wide electrical program. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career growth within a leading construction and energy services company.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing and Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration … … …

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Power Your Potential.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.