The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising electrical work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
This role provides leadership to electricians and apprentices while maintaining productivity, quality workmanship, and a strong safety culture.
The Electrical Supervisor (Advanced) plans, directs, and supervises complex electrical, electronic, and life-safety system operations across campus facilities.
This advanced-level position exercises independent judgment serves as a technical authority and ensures regulatory compliance for mission-critical infrastructure in an occupied university environment.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to building and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant has expanding responsibilities that includes providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. Maintains and improves and expands all campus buildings, campus image and education opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 40 academic buildings, 15 residence halls and 19 farm buildings (15 research and 21 support facilities). Moreover, the Skilled Trades Department is responsible for operation, repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance of campus facilities.
Internal job number: 004485
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred:
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible electrical trade experience.
Three (3) or more years of supervisory or lead electrician experience.
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of complex electrical, electronic, and low-voltage systems in institutional environments
Advanced knowledge of fire alarm and life-safety systems under the North Carolina Fire Code and NFPA 72
Working knowledge of DDC / building automation systems and system integration
Knowledge of fiber-optic systems, termination methods, and testing principles
Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, OSHA regulations, and University safety policies
Skills
Advanced troubleshooting of multi-system electrical and life-safety failures
Supervising skilled trades staff and coordinating contractor activities
Interpreting complex drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, and as-built documentation
Applying lockout/tagout, arc-flash mitigation, and life-safety testing protocols
Maintaining detailed compliance documentation and CMMS records
Abilities
Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex technical and safety issues
Ensure continuous compliance with NFPA 72 inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
Lead emergency response and restoration for critical campus systems
Communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to staff, contractors, inspectors, and campus stakeholders
Coordinate effectively with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of the nation’s most highly respected doctoral research, land-grant institutions. With an enrollment of almost 11,000 students, we are committed to fulfilling our mission through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. As a member of the A&T family you will be an integral part of its history and future – joining more than 1,800 current faculty and staff. You will be expected to be a leader and mentor. You will influence the minds that will affect our world. As a change agent, you will use your intellect and influence to make a positive impact on the greater A&T community. A&T will be more than your job, it will become your passion—and that commitment to yourself and others will last a lifetime. Because that’s what Aggies Do!