Traveling Lead Electrician / Field Systems Technician

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Traveling Lead Electrician to lead on-site commercial and industrial electrical installations, service mobile surveillance/solar units, and be a lead field hand across the United States. Based in Texas, this role combines hands-on electrical expertise with field leadership, low-voltage/CCTV integration, and project coordination. You will ensure top-tier workmanship, compliance, and real-time project tracking while mentoring junior field staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site electrical installations, system integrations, and services nationwide
• Perform wiring, power connections, and service maintenance on low-voltage systems, CCTV, mobile surveillance trailers, and solar power units
• Review project proposals, technical diagrams, and site plans to develop clear field execution strategies
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and monitor network infrastructure and electrical components for mobile units
• Serve in an "On Call" service rotation as needed
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians and junior field staff
• Coordinate sub-contractors, electrical trades, and internal crews to keep projects on schedule and up to code
• Serve as the primary on-site technical authority and primary client point of contact during deployments
• Enforce high-quality workmanship, safety protocols, and company installation standards
• Manage field inventory, forecast material needs, and coordinate return merchandise authorizations (RMAs)
• Oversee warehouse organization, equipment staging, and shipping preparation
• Conduct routine wellness checks and maintenance on company vehicles, mobile trailers, and solar hardware

Qualifications

• Active Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred (or equivalent transferable state license)
• 3+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, with a background in low-voltage systems, CCTV, controls, or solar power preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% across the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Skills

• Proficiency with digital field management software, project tracking tools, and basic networking

Benefits

• Gas mileage compensation
• Access to company vehicle
• Company issued mobile phone
• Ongoing training and certifications