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City of Beverly

FT Electrician - DPS

Beverly, MA · On-site

$32.53/hr

Electric Superintendent (Electric Foreman) Department: Public Services - Electric Grade: 11 Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Local 111 - Laborers ...

CITY OF FAIRBURN

ELECTRIC LINEMAN

Fairburn, GA

$32.97/hr

Reports to the Electric Superintendent. Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation. JOB SUMMARY This position ...

City of Fairburn

ELECTRIC LINEMAN

Fairburn, GA · On-site

$32.97/hr

Reports to the Electric Superintendent. Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation. JOB SUMMARY This position ...

City of Fairburn

SENIOR ELECTRIC LINEMAN

Fairburn, GA · On-site

$35.44/hr

Reports to the Electric Superintendent. Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation. JOB SUMMARY The Senior ...

CITY OF FAIRBURN

SENIOR ELECTRIC LINEMAN

Fairburn, GA · On-site

$35.44/hr

Reports to the Electric Superintendent. Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; may be required to work emergency power outages and in an on call rotation. JOB SUMMARY The Senior ...

ColonialWebb

Senior Electrical Superintendent

Richmond, VA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

The primary responsibility of the Senior Electric Superintendent is for the overall management of assigned ColonialWebb projects. This responsibility includes the day-to-day management of the job ...

ColonialWebb

Senior Electrical Superintendent

Richmond, VA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

The primary responsibility of the Senior Electric Superintendent is for the overall management of assigned ColonialWebb projects. This responsibility includes the day-to-day management of the job ...

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How much do electric superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for electric superintendent in the United States is $39.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electric Superintendent vs Electrician?

AspectElectric SuperintendentElectrician
CertificationsJourneyman license, OSHA safety training, possibly supervisory certificationsJourneyman or apprentice license, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentOversees large projects, manages crews, coordinates with contractorsPerforms electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance on-site
ResponsibilitiesProject management, scheduling, ensuring safety complianceElectrical wiring, troubleshooting, installation

The Electric Superintendent typically manages entire electrical projects, overseeing crews and ensuring safety and schedule adherence. Electricians focus on hands-on electrical work, performing installations and repairs. While both roles require electrical certifications and safety training, the superintendent has a broader supervisory and managerial scope compared to the electrician's technical focus.

How does an Electric Superintendent typically work with field crews and project managers to ensure project timelines are met?

An Electric Superintendent plays a key role in coordinating between field crews and project managers to keep electrical projects on schedule. They oversee daily operations, monitor progress, and address any on-site challenges that might cause delays. Regular communication with project managers ensures that material needs, staffing levels, and technical plans are aligned. Superintendents also hold safety meetings and provide guidance to crews, helping to resolve issues quickly and maintain productivity. This collaborative approach is essential for meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.

What is an Electric Superintendent?

An Electric Superintendent is a professional responsible for overseeing electrical projects and teams, ensuring that installation, maintenance, and repair work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to code. They manage electricians and other staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. Electric Superintendents also play a key role in planning, troubleshooting, and enforcing safety protocols on job sites.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Electric Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Electric Superintendent, you need extensive knowledge of electrical systems, project management experience, and typically a relevant degree or journeyman/master electrician certification. Familiarity with industry-specific software (like AutoCAD or project scheduling tools), safety regulations, and the National Electrical Code is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help manage crews and ensure projects run smoothly. These skills are vital for safely delivering quality electrical installations on time and within budget.
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Infographic showing various Electric Superintendent job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,752 per year, or $39.3 per hour.
Electric Superintendent

Electric Superintendent

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority

Fort Defiance, AZ • On-site

$84K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 hours ago

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Electric Line Maintenance Journeyman Certification.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university.
10 years' experience of practice, methods, equipment, materials, and tools of the electrical trade.
10 years' experience of the National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code and REA construction standards.
10 years' experience in construction, practices, hotline procedures and procedures of aerial life devises first aid, rescue practices and the NTUA Safety Manual related to electrical systems.
5 years of supervisory experience with considerable knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
Valid Driver's License required (subject to motor vehicle record review).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Responsible for providing project management and foreman direction to ensure successful construction of distribution and transmission projects. Makes certain that projects are closed out within specified timeline.
Plans assigns, schedules and supervises the work of Foreman, Journeyman, Apprentices, Groundmen and Power Saw Operators engage in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of power lines.
Ensures overall quality of work in compliance with the Safety Standard. Construction Specifications, design and load requirements. Monitors and reviews deviation reports and schedules crews for field corrections.
Responsible for preparing annual Capital and Operations and Maintenance budgets for the field operations. Monitors the budgets and oversees the expenditures and financial needs.
Estimates time and material cost required for projected job; keeps cost and job records and submits reports; initiates purchases requisitions for supplies, tools and equipment.
Enforces safety regulations, rules and working conditions. Conducts periodic inspections and provides on-site supervision over hazardous or unusual work assignments, completes reports related to investigations and/or job related incidents in coordination with the NTUA Safety Department and supervisors.
Recruits and trains personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools; and instructs subordinates on detailed procedures.
Trains, coaches and mentors personnel in the proper procedures for safe construction installations of transmission and distribution lines including de-energized and energized lines.
Responsible for development of the performance criteria of direct reports, apprentices and involved with the recruiting and hiring qualified staff.
Responsible the coordination with the District Managers and their supervisory personnel involving construction and maintenance of new overhead and underground lines, substations and service request.
Provides cross-training with electric construction crew.
Performs other related duties assigned.
Navajo Preference
Navajo Veteran Preference
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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