How much does a data center electrical superintendent make?

This role pays $150,000 to $190,000 base plus field overtime or bonus, a comprehensive per diem and a vehicle allowance.

Is this a traveling role?

Yes. Sites are on the East Coast, in Texas and the Midwest, on a rotational schedule with a full living allowance.

Do I need an electrician license?

A Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a formal Construction Management qualification, is required.

Senior Electrical Superintendent, Mission Critical Data Centers

A premier mission critical builder needs a Senior Electrical Superintendent to run site operations on active hyperscale data center expansions. You will manage field electrical installation, substation tie-ins and critical gear placement, keeping trades moving safely ahead of schedule.

Run the field on back-to-back hyperscale phases with real site autonomy and top-tier bonuses.

Why this role exists

Continuous multi-megawatt phases are kicking off, which gives this role stability, clear site leadership autonomy and strong project bonuses.

What the first twelve months look like

Within your first year you will have energized major gear lineups safely, held the 3-week lookahead and handed systems to commissioning on schedule.

What you'll own

Lead day-to-day electrical site execution across medium-voltage switchgear, busway, backup generation and UPS lineups.
Enforce zero-injury safety protocols and QA/QC standards for Tier III and Tier IV environments.
Drive 3-week lookahead schedules and resolve coordination clashes before they hit the critical path.
Supervise pre-commissioning checks and energization sequences with the utility and commissioning teams.

What we need to see

8+ years on commercial or industrial electrical sites, including 3+ years on large data center or mission critical projects.
Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a formal Construction Management qualification.
Expert understanding of NFPA 70E, utility interconnection protocols and large-scale cable pulling and terminations.
Proven ability to coordinate complex trade overlaps without site downtime.

About the organisation

Confidential premier mission critical builder.

Questions candidates ask

How much does a data center electrical superintendent make?: This role pays $150,000 to $190,000 base plus field overtime or bonus, a comprehensive per diem and a vehicle allowance.
Is this a traveling role?: Yes. Sites are on the East Coast, in Texas and the Midwest, on a rotational schedule with a full living allowance.
Do I need an electrician license?: A Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a formal Construction Management qualification, is required.

What happens after you apply

1
You hear back in one working day
A consultant reads your CV, not a filter. You get a yes, a no, or a question.
2
A twenty minute call
Scope, salary, working pattern and what the employer is really like, before anyone sees your details.
3
We introduce you, with your consent
Your CV only goes to the client once you have agreed to the introduction.
4
Interview and decision
Prep from us, feedback from them, usually inside two weeks of the first call.

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