Lead Electrician

About the Role

Lead Electrician position at C&B Electric in Grand Prairie, Texas, supporting high-end custom residential electrical projects including custom homes, major renovations, and complex residential installations.

Pay

Starting pay of $26/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekend work may be required based on seasonal workload or project needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• SIMPLE 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Company iPad provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Work on high-end custom homes, major renovations, and complex residential electrical projects
• Gain hands-on experience with custom lighting, service upgrades, generators, smart home systems, EV charging infrastructure, and residential automation
• Be part of a team that values quality workmanship, organized jobsites, electrical safety, and code-compliant installations

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrical work on the jobsite while supervising apprentices and supporting electricians
• Review electrical blueprints, architectural plans, wiring schematics, lighting control specifications, and project requirements
• Plan daily workflow, delegate tasks, and help keep projects on schedule and within labor expectations
• Coordinate rough-in, trim-out, service installation, and project timing with general contractors and other trades
• Perform and oversee rough-ins, top-outs, panel wiring, service installations, high-end fixture installations, lighting controls, and trim work
• Work with 200A to 400A+ residential electrical services and service upgrades
• Install architectural fixtures, concealed LED channels, landscape lighting, standby generators, dedicated circuits, and EV charging infrastructure
• Wire and work with smart home and lighting control systems, including Lutron HomeWorks, Control4, and Crestron
• Troubleshoot complex residential circuits, electrical equipment, and modern smart home systems
• Plan modifications and non-destructive electrical retrofits in finished spaces
• Monitor jobsite inventory, anticipate upcoming material needs, and submit accurate material orders
• Conduct quality checks and pre-inspection walkthroughs for rough-in, service, and final inspections
• Ensure electrical installations meet National Electrical Code (NEC), local code, project specifications, and company standards
• Train apprentices and helpers on installation methods, box placement, wire routing, panel makeup, proper tool use, and electrical safety
• Inspect work completed by apprentices and helpers before enclosure or energization
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite
• Communicate professionally with builders, general contractors, project managers, homeowners, and other project partners
• Take ownership in the field and play a key role in keeping projects organized, productive, and on schedule
• Lead and mentor apprentices and helpers while sharpening your own leadership skills
• Work directly with general contractors, builders, architects, designers, project managers, and homeowners

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant electrical experience
• Active and valid Wireman's License in good standing
• Residential electrical construction experience, including experience with high-end custom homes
• Ability to lead a crew, delegate work, organize daily workflow, and maintain jobsite productivity
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, architectural plans, wiring schematics, and job specifications
• Knowledge of residential load calculations, service entrances, panelboards, branch circuits, and residential electrical systems
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building codes, and municipal inspection processes
• Experience with high-end fixtures, recessed lighting, dimming systems, dedicated circuits, and modern home controls
• Strong residential electrical troubleshooting and testing skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safe, organized, and high-quality electrical work
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Standard electrical trade hand tools