Lead Electrical Superintendent - Industrial & Data Center

Henderson Group Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Superintendent specialized in industrial and data center infrastructure to lead heavy field operations, manage crews, ensure safety, and align work with NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specs.

You will bridge engineering and field labor, review blueprints and BIM models, coordinate commissioning, safety programs, and material logistics on high-stakes sites in Texas.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive field leadership in industrial facilities or hyperscale data centers.
• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (Texas preferred).
• Strong NEC knowledge and understanding of local industrial codes.
• Experience with commissioning applications and defect tracking.
• Proven ability to manage multi-crew projects and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Physical ability to work in active industrial sites; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities, schedule subcontractors, and supervise foremen across large-scale builds.
• Oversee installation of medium-voltage distribution, generators, UPS, ATS, and switchgear.
• Interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, and BIM/3D layouts for routing and equipment placement.
• Coordinate commissioning phases and ensure integration with PLC networks and building management systems.
• Enforce OSHA standards and NFPA 70E arc-flash safety and Lockout/Tagout during hot-work.
• Manage material procurement, take-offs, inventory, and field downtime prevention.
• Conduct testing like insulation-resistance, ground-fault, and thermal imaging; document results.
• Maintain daily construction logs and progress charts; liaise with project managers and owners to clear inspection hurdles.

Skills

Field leadership

Industrial power

NEC knowledge

NFPA 70E

LOTO safety

BIM/3D layout

Commissioning

Team coordination

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Master Electrician License

Tools

CX Alloy

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Superintendent specialized in industrial and data center infrastructure to lead heavy field operations, manage crews, ensure safety, and align work with NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specs.

You will bridge engineering and field labor, review blueprints and BIM models, coordinate commissioning, safety programs, and material logistics on high-stakes sites in Texas.