Lead Electrical Superintendent – Industrial & Data Centers

Top Dog Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent specialized in Industrial and Data Center infrastructure to lead our heavy field operations. You will manage multiple crews, oversee critical installations, and ensure precision in high-risk environments, aligning with NEC, NFPA 70E, and mission-critical specifications.

Based in Texas, this role requires hands-on leadership, strict safety enforcement, coordination with project engineers, and accurate field reporting to support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive field leadership within industrial facilities, chemical plants, refineries, or hyperscale data centers.
• Active Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician License (Texas).
• Deep knowledge of NEC and local industrial codes.
• Experience with commissioning processes and defect tracking (CX Alloy or similar).
• Ability to manage multi crew jobs and coordinate schedules under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities, schedule subcontractors, and supervise electrical foremen overseeing large industrial/data center builds.
• Oversee installation of medium-voltage distribution, backup generators, UPS, ATS, and high-capacity switchgear.
• Interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, and BIM/3D models to coordinate conduit routing and equipment placement.
• Coordinate commissioning phases and ensure integration with PLC networks and building management systems.
• Enforce OSHA standards, NFPA 70E arc-flash safety, and LOTO protocols during hot-work and energization phases.
• Manage material procurement, take-offs, and inventory to prevent field downtime.
• Maintain daily construction logs and coordinate with Project Managers and owners to clear inspections.

Skills

Field leadership

Electrical safety leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Troubleshooting/diagnostics

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician License (Texas)

Tools

MEGGER testing

Thermal imaging

LOTO safety equipment

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent specialized in Industrial and Data Center infrastructure to lead our heavy field operations. You will manage multiple crews, oversee critical installations, and ensure precision in high-risk environments, aligning with NEC, NFPA 70E, and mission-critical specifications.

Based in Texas, this role requires hands-on leadership, strict safety enforcement, coordination with project engineers, and accurate field reporting to support