Job Description

Overview

The Master Electrician is responsible for planning and supervising electrical installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on heavy civil construction and energy projects. This person shall serve as the responsible Master Electrician for electrical operations and supervise electrical work performed, ensuring all installations comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), state regulations, local standards, project specifications, and company safety standards. The Master Electrician provides leadership to electrical crews, coordinates with project management, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

How You Will Make an Impact

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Plan, organize, and supervise electrical construction activities.
• Supervise and review electrical systems, equipment, controls, lighting, power distribution systems, generators, and related components.
• Interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and one-line diagrams and three line-diagrams.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with:
• All applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, and standards.
• OSHA regulations
• Company safety policies
• Project specifications
• Lead, train, mentor, and supervise journeyman electricians, apprentices, and electrical helpers.
• Perform inspections and quality control reviews to ensure installations meet required standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and develop effective solutions with minimal project disruption.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, inspections, permits, testing records, and as-built drawings.
• Assist with estimating electrical work and reviewing project plans during preconstruction when requested.
• Ensure lockout/tagout procedures and other safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, and turnover of completed electrical systems.
• May serve as the designated Master Electrician in support of company electrical contracting operations, where applicable.

Who You Are

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Current Texas Master Electrician License in good standing. • Minimum 8+ years of commercial, industrial, or heavy civil electrical experience. • Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience leading electrical crews. • Experience with heavy civil construction projects preferred.• Experience with roadway lighting, traffic signals, pump stations, water/wastewater facilities, or bridge electrical systems preferred.• Experience with low, medium and high voltage distribution systems preferred.• Power generation experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the current NEC. • Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and schematics. • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. • Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations. • Knowledge of PLC controls, instrumentation, and motor controls preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $75.00/Hr.

Salary Max

USD $85.00/Hr.