Electrical Superintendent - Data Centers & Industrial

Accounting Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for industrial and data-center environments in Houston. You will lead multiple field crews, oversee critical power installations, and ensure safety and NEC compliance across projects.

You will work closely with engineers, QA, and facility owners, coordinating commissioning, testing, and documentation. A Journeyman/Master Electrician license is required, with strong leadership and BIM/2D model interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive field leadership in industrial, chemical, refinery, or hyperscale data centers.
• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license with state criteria.
• Deep understanding of NEC and local industrial codes.
• Experience with commissioning apps (CX Alloy) to log deficiencies.
• Ability to lead multiple crews, resolve scheduling conflicts, and instruct clearly.
• Physical ability to work in active construction zones and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities and supervise electrical foremen on large industrial and data-center builds.
• Oversee installation of medium-voltage distribution, generators, UPS, ATS, and switchgear.
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and BIM/3D models for routing and equipment placement.
• Coordinate commissioning phases and ensure NEC compliance with control networks.
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and LOTO during hot-work and energization.
• Manage material procurement, take-offs, and inventory to minimize downtime.
• Maintain daily logs and progress charts, coordinating with PMs and facility owners.

Skills

Field leadership

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Project coordination

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Master Electrician License

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for industrial and data-center environments in Houston. You will lead multiple field crews, oversee critical power installations, and ensure safety and NEC compliance across projects.

You will work closely with engineers, QA, and facility owners, coordinating commissioning, testing, and documentation. A Journeyman/Master Electrician license is required, with strong leadership and BIM/2D model interpretation skills.