Lead Electrician

Budderfly; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Budderfly is seeking a Lead Electrician in Florida to oversee on-site electrical installations for HVAC equipment, LED lighting, and metering upgrades. You will lead a hands-on team, ensure code-compliant work, and optimize energy-saving projects for commercial sites.

The role requires a Universal Electrical Contractors License in Florida, 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Holds a Universal (Unlimited) Electrical Contractors License in Florida.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial electrical installations, services, and management.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and local/national codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed on-site assessments to plan electrical upgrades for HVAC equipment and energy-saving technologies.
• Perform electrical work for HVAC installations (roofs, split systems) and LED/metering upgrades.
• Install metering equipment on commercial panels to monitor kw/h usage.
• Travel up to 25% to regional job sites across the southeastern United States.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Florida Universal Electrical Contractors License

Job description

Saving the World! Help Wanted…

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025.

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of a Lead Electrician in Florida. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal, efficient installation of the fleet of Budderfly electrical components. The components include: HVAC installation related electrical work (high and low-voltage), LED lighting, power metering, networking kits, and other upgrades.

Why this Role is Important:

Budderfly installs a variety of advanced technologies to save energy at our customers' sites. Ensuring that these technologies are installed according to code, efficiently, and without issue is vital to the success of the organization. This role is for a key player among the impactful team which is tasked with ensuring that these technologies are installed with the utmost quality while ensuring optimal customer satisfaction. They will do this by completing on-site electrical installation, service, and maintenance work as a part of our Energy Force team. The successful candidate will have a background in hands-on installation functions within the Commercial Electrical Contracting field.

Join our team and play a crucial role in delivering top-notch electrical solutions, ensuring comfort and efficiency for our customers!

Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities: Conducting detailed site assessments to estimate the requirements for electrical upgrades for HVAC equipment installations and other energy savings technologies such as LED lighting and metering.
• Examples include surveying existing breaker and wire size versus those necessary with high-efficiency HVAC unit replacements, CT and other power metering devices to measure all electrical usage on-site, and LED Lighting retrofits
• Perform required electrical work for the installation of HVAC equipment (roof top units, split systems, etc.)
• Installation of metering equipment on commercial panels, to monitor kw/h usage on select equipment within the commercial setting.
• Utilize Budderfly work order and survey tools (training to be provided)

Service Calls:

• Ability to diagnose and repair (service call) electrical related issues with Budderfly technology.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all installations and service calls are compliant with local Code, meet industry standards, company quality guidelines, as well as being performed in a neat and workman like manner minimizing impact on customer operations.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 25% (estimated) to various job sites across the region to complete Energy Force Technology installations within the southeastern United States (ie. MS, GA, AL. LA, NC, SC)
• Provide excellent and timely customer service through phone, email, and chat
• Ensure utmost customer satisfaction (internal and external to Budderfly) throughout the Budderfly and Energy Force work order systems
• Works to improve customer satisfaction throughout the Energy Force installation and service process

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Holds a Universal (Unlimited) Electrical Contractors License in the state of Florida (issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's (DBPR) Electrical Contractors Licensing Board)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial electrical installations, services, and management.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installation techniques, and relevant regulations.
• High level electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations, protocols, as well as local and national Codes and regulations in the electrical industry.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in customer phone service
• Able to work as a team player and independently
• Creative problem solver with ability to multi-task
• Passion for energy savings
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Enjoys continuous learning, as supported by your organization, both technically and professionally
• Work across / with organization Teams.

Interested in learning more? Watch our company overview video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5olHTsH5Hc

Compensation

$26—$46 USD

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.