Electrical Program and Compliance Manager - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Services Corporation; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award‑winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services seeks a seasoned Electrical Program Manager (Master Electrician) to lead the company’s electrical program from the Houston office. You will ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA/OSHA, develop standards, and oversee licensing across multiple states as projects demand.

The role entails travel about one week per month and mentorship of electricians, with a focus on safety, training, and workforce development within PES projects.

Qualifications

• Active Master Electrician license in Texas and ability to obtain licenses in other states where PES operates.
• Over 10 years of progressive electrical construction experience, including industrial or power projects.
• Experience with Power Generation, switchgear, substations, and high‑voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Master Electrician on PES’s contractor license and oversee the electrical program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standards, QA/QC, and best practices for electrical work.
• Provide technical oversight on electrical scopes across PES projects and review drawings/submittals.
• Support project managers with troubleshooting, design clarifications, and resource planning.
• Mentor electricians and track apprentice/journeyman hours; lead safety and training programs.

Skills

Master Electrician license

Electrical program leadership

Electrical safety program management

NEC/NFPA/OSHA knowledge

Project management software (Procore, 

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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 or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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