Electrical Technical Superintendent

Prism Electric; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prism Electric is seeking a Technical Superintendent for System Reliability Services in Garland, TX. You will lead field personnel, guide Level I–IV technicians across service lines, and promote a high-performance safety culture on complex power projects.

Coordinate manpower, assist Project Managers with planning, and act as the technical authority for troubleshooting, testing, and arc-flash studies. Requires 10–15 years’ electrical testing exp and a valid trade license.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of electrical testing and power systems experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership, supervisory, or crew management.
• Strong knowledge of low, medium, and high-voltage distribution systems.
• Experience with switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, motors, ATS, UPS, and PDU.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; NFPA 70E familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable field personnel and technician crews.
• Provide leadership to Level I–IV technicians across multiple service lines.
• Plan resourcing, schedule manpower, and coordinate project execution.
• Review field service reports for quality and safety compliance.
• Serve as technical authority on troubleshooting, testing, and power systems analysis.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical testing

Power systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

Electrical trade license

Job description

Technical Superintendent – Prism Electric System Reliability Services (SRS)

Join a Team That Powers Progress

Prism Electric is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contractors in the region, proudly serving Texas and Oklahoma. Headquartered in Garland, Prism has built a reputation for excellence in every area of electrical construction, from design-build projects to large-scale industrial, commercial, government, and institutional developments. Our success is powered by our people. With world-class technical experts, long-standing industry relationships, and a commitment to innovation, Prism Electric continues to deliver exceptional results and drive the future of electrical construction. When you join Prism, you’re not just building projects—you’re building a career with one of the industry’s most respected teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable (LMA) all assigned field personnel and technician crews.
• Provide leadership and direction to Level I–IV technicians across multiple service lines and project engagements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development discussions with field personnel.
• Promote a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Prism’s core values and safety standards.
• Manage multiple field crews and complex power systems projects from mobilization through completion.
• Coordinate daily and weekly manpower schedules and technician assignments.
• Assist Project Managers and Operations leadership with planning, resourcing, and execution of service projects.
• Track project progress and communicate schedule, resource, or operational concerns.
• Support preparation of project documentation, commissioning records, testing reports, and field service reports.
• Perform and oversee acceptance and maintenance testing of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Serve as the technical authority on-site for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and power systems analysis.
• Review and approve detailed field service reports to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on arc flash studies, relay protection, medium-voltage testing, and commissioning projects.
• Champion Prism’s zero-harm safety culture and enforce all safety requirements.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), arc flash assessments, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E requirements, PPE standards, energized work permits, and electrical safety practices.
• Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations, corrective actions, and training initiatives.
• Serve as the primary mentor and technical resource for Level I, II, and III technicians.
• Provide hands-on training and development in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and safety practices.
• Support technician progression and career development through competency-based training.
• Represent Prism professionally as the primary technical point of contact for customers, engineers, and facility managers.
• Address technical questions and field concerns while escalating commercial matters appropriately.
• Identify additional service opportunities and communicate them to Operations and Business Development leadership.
• Manage labor utilization, technician productivity, and workforce deployment.
• Prepare labor forecasting, utilization reports, and manpower planning recommendations.
• Support expansion efforts and operational growth initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10–15 years of electrical testing and power systems experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership, supervisory, or crew management experience.
• Strong knowledge of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, motors, ATS, UPS, and PDU systems.
• Ability to interpret complex testing data, troubleshoot electrical systems, and develop technical reports.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safety standards, arc flash requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience leading multiple field crews in a high-performance, safety-focused environment.
• Relevant electrical trade license and/or state certification required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the DFW Metroplex and other regional markets as needed.

The job requires working in all elements depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, and other environmental conditions. Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, arc flash PPE, gloves, and respiratory protection when required. Must be able to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and occasional on-call assignments as required. Includes standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to routinely lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work will be performed in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, healthcare environments, data centers, substations, and energized electrical environments.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program
• Electrical Schooling Paid for with Additional Educational Opportunities Available
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Our people are the heart of our mission. We live by our core values: Character First, Total Accountability, Performance Culture, and a Winning Attitude. These aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of how we work, grow, and succeed together. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, Prism offers a place to thrive, contribute, and make a real impact. Come build something extraordinary with us.

EEOC:

Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prism Electric considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. Prism’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment.