Electrical Superintendent - Data Center

The role

The Electrical Superintendent will oversee onsite electrical installation for data center construction and infrastructure projects. This role involves leading field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and managing electrical power infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead daily electrical installation activities, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and vendors
• Plan manpower, materials, equipment, and work sequencing to support project schedules
• Oversee installation of power distribution equipment, busway, RPPs, PDUs, conduit, feeders, grounding, and electrical containment
• Review drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and submittals to guide field execution
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, clients, and other trades to resolve installation conflicts
• Monitor workmanship and progress, addressing deficiencies and schedule risks early
• Maintain daily reports, progress updates, and field documentation; support RFIs, change orders, and as-built updates
• Enforce site safety requirements and approved procedures for shutdowns, tie-ins, and work in operational facilities
• Coordinate inspections and support testing, commissioning, energization readiness, and project turnover
• Manage punch-list completion and ensure installations meet project quality standards

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of electrical construction experience, including three years in a Superintendent, General Foreman, or comparable field leadership role
• Experience leading electrical work in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or complex industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, equipment installation, conduit, feeders, grounding, and bonding
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Experience supervising crews, coordinating subcontractors, and managing field schedules and resources
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and client relationship skills
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar project tools

Nice to have

• Journeyman or master electrician license
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers and white space electrical fit-outs
• Experience working in live facilities and supporting commissioning, shutdowns, and energization

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k
• Complimentary ClassPass membership
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Cellphone Reimbursement Program
• Floating Holiday
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
• Employee referral program
• Paid training

Before you apply

• Some interviews may be recorded

About the company

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. The company specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop.