Electrical Superintendent
Star Service
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Job Description
Overview
Star Service, a Fidelity Building Services Group company, is the leading HVAC and mechanical service provider throughout the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, maintenance, and design-build/plan-spec projects for mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Superintendent to join our growing Houston team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead all field operations for commercial, industrial, and municipal electrical construction projects.
- Manage and supervise Foremen, Electricians, Apprentices, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors to meet schedules and budgets.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Owners, and General Contractors.
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
- Ensure all installations comply with NEC requirements, local codes, and project specifications.
- Develop and mentor field personnel and future leaders.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Current Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent.
- Strong understanding of NEC requirements and electrical construction methods.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
What We're Looking For
- Ambitious and driven to advance their career.
- Strong growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
- Hands-on leadership approach.
- Professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
- Passion for mentoring and developing others.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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