Journeyman Electrician - Superintendent

SST Direct; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health insurance 90+

Production bonus

Overtime opportunities

Direct Hire / permanent position

Job summary

SST Direct in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for a direct hire role on major commercial and industrial projects. The position demands hands-on leadership, overseeing electrical crews and coordinating field activities to meet schedule and quality standards.

Candidates should have a Florida Journeyman license, strong industrial experience, and proven ability to lead 4–10 electricians, with expertise in medium voltage, switchgear, and power distribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Strong commercial electrical background with industrial experience.
• Experience leading crews of 4–10 electricians.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead electrical crews of approximately 4–10 electricians.
• Coordinate daily field activities, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Perform hands-on electrical work and provide technical guidance to crew members.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial systems.
• Lead work involving medium voltage, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to codes and specs.
• Maintain OSHA and site safety requirements; coordinate with management.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Crew leadership

Field supervision

Read electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Florida Journeyman Electrician license

OSHA 10

OSHA 30 (preferred)

NFPA 70E training (preferred)

Tools

Medium voltage

Switchgear

Power distribution

Job description

Electrical Superintendent – Commercial & Industrial

Direct Hire Opportunity | Tampa, FL
Pay: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40–60 hours per week; overtime available/required as needed
Travel: None

Direct Hire Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established electrical contractor serving the Tampa area. This is a long-term career opportunity for an experienced journeyman electrician who has progressed into a foreman, crew lead, or superintendent role.

The successful candidate will oversee and lead electrical crews on major commercial and industrial projects, including work at Tampa International Airport, MacDill AFB, USF, Port Tampa, and other major facilities throughout the Tampa area.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, switchgear, and power distribution, along with a proven ability to lead crews of 4–10 electricians. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring both technical electrical expertise and strong field supervision skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead electrical crews of approximately 4–10 electricians.
• Coordinate daily field activities, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Perform hands-on electrical work and provide technical guidance to crew members.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Lead work involving medium voltage, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications and applicable electrical codes.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, other trades, inspectors, and site personnel.
• Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, and job progress.
• Identify and resolve field issues and coordinate solutions as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Strong commercial electrical background with significant industrial experience.
• Previous experience leading an electrical crew.
• Experience managing crews of 4–10 electricians.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Medium voltage
  • Switchgear
  • Power distribution
• Florida Journeyman Electrician license required; out-of-state licenses with reciprocity may be considered.
• OSHA 10 minimum required.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• NFPA 70E / arc-flash and PPE training preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass required federal and site-specific background checks.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Direct Hire / permanent position.
• 40–60 hours per week with overtime opportunities.
• 100% company-paid health insurance after 90 days.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Production bonus
• Compensation and benefits may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.