Electrical Superintendent: Data Center & Industrial Infra Lead

Joseph Michaels International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations for industrial and data center projects in Houston, TX. The role directs multiple crews, manages heavy infrastructure installation, and ensures safe, on-schedule completion per NEC and NFPA 70E standards.

You will bridge engineering and field labor, reviewing blueprints and coordinating commissioning with QA teams while maintaining strict safety practices and accurate daily logs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive field leadership experience in industrial or data-center environments.
• Active Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license (Texas preferred).
• In-depth NEC knowledge and NFPA 70E safety familiarity.
• Experience with commissioning processes (CX Alloy preferred).
• Strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multi-crew field operations under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities and supervise multiple crews.
• Oversee heavy infrastructure installation: MV distribution, UPS, ATS, switchgear.
• Review blueprints, one-line diagrams, and BIM/3D models for routing and placement.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and address deficiencies.
• Enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards on site.
• Maintain daily logs and progress charts; report to Project Managers.
• Procure materials and manage field inventory.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and facility owners to pass inspections.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety enforcement

Scheduling & coordination

Clear communication

Tools

Megger insulation tester

Thermal imaging camera

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations for industrial and data center projects in Houston, TX. The role directs multiple crews, manages heavy infrastructure installation, and ensures safe, on-schedule completion per NEC and NFPA 70E standards.

You will bridge engineering and field labor, reviewing blueprints and coordinating commissioning with QA teams while maintaining strict safety practices and accurate daily logs.