Master Electrician Jobs in Texas
Master Electrician jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where industrial, commercial, and residential construction remain among the most active markets in the country. Large contractors and utilities such as Oncor, Rosendin Electric, and Turner Industries maintain steady workforces of licensed master electricians across the state. The most in-demand specialties include industrial power distribution, commercial construction, and high-voltage systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We are expanding our established home improvement and construction company into the Austin, Texas market and are looking for an experienced Licensed Master Electrician to help build and lead our electrical division.
This is more than a traditional electrician position.
We are looking for someone who wants to build something long-term and potentially grow into a significant leadership/partnership role within the company.
You will be responsible for leading the field and labor side of our electrical operations, while our company handles the business infrastructure needed to generate and support the work.
What We Provide
Our company will handle:
- Marketing and lead generation
- Sales and customer acquisition
- Estimating and sales support
- Scheduling and customer communication
- Payroll and accounting
- Administrative and back-office operations
- Project management support
- Business systems and technology
- Branding and company development
- Insurance and business operations
- A steady pipeline of residential and remodeling projects
What You Will Be Responsible For
As the electrical division leader, you will oversee the labor and field operations, including:
- Managing electrical installations and service work
- Supervising Journeyman (unless you are the journey man) Electricians and electrical labor
- Reviewing scopes of work and determining labor requirements
- Ensuring projects are completed properly and on schedule
- Maintaining quality-control standards
- Coordinating with our project managers and other construction trades
- Performing electrical work when needed
- Training and developing electricians
- Helping establish efficient electrical labor processes
- Ensuring work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable codes
- Helping grow the electrical division as the Austin operation expands
Partnership / Growth Opportunity
We are specifically looking for someone interested in long-term growth and building an electrical division, rather than simply working a 9-to-5 position.
The right candidate that will also be the working as the journey man will receive a competitive salary and will also have performance-based percentage partnership arrangement that can increase over time based on the growth and profitability of the electrical division.
The goal is to create a structure where the person leading the electrical division can financially participate in the success they help create.
We are open to discussing the exact structure with the right candidate based on experience, qualifications, leadership ability, and contribution to the growth of the division.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- A Texas-licensed Master Electrician or otherwise meets the licensing requirements necessary to serve as the electrical license holder/responsible professional for the operation
- Experienced in residential electrical construction and remodeling
- Capable of supervising Journeymen Electricians and electrical crews
- Comfortable taking responsibility for the labor side of a growing operation
- Knowledgeable about Texas electrical codes and permitting requirements
- Able to read plans, scopes of work, and electrical drawings
- Experienced with estimating labor and materials
- Reliable, organized, and professional with customers and employees
- Interested in eventually building and managing a larger electrical team
- Entrepreneurial and interested in a long-term partnership opportunity
Why Join Us?
You won't have to spend years trying to build a company from scratch.
We bring the business. You lead the electrical operation.
Our goal is to combine our strengths:
Our company: Marketing + Sales + Leads + Administration + Payroll + Business Operations
You: Electrical Expertise + Licensing + Labor + Field Leadership + Quality Control
As the Austin operation grows, there will be opportunities to expand your role, increase your compensation, build your team, and participate in the financial growth of the electrical division.
Qualifications
Required:
- Texas Master Electrician license or qualifications required to legally oversee the electrical work performed by the company
- Proven electrical field experience
- Strong knowledge of residential electrical systems
- Ability to lead and supervise electrical personnel
- Valid driver's license
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
- Experience in residential remodeling
- Experience managing electrical crews
- Experience with estimating
- Experience working with general contractors
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Entrepreneurial or business-development experience
Compensation
Salary: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
Additional Opportunity: Performance-based percentage partnership with the potential for the percentage to increase annually as the electrical division grows.
The partnership structure will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and documented in a formal agreement.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and include:
- Your current Texas electrical license/credential
- Years of electrical experience
- Types of residential/commercial projects you have worked on
- Experience managing electricians or crews
- Your experience with estimating and project management
- Why you are interested in a long-term leadership/partnership opportunity
We are looking to find the right person to build this division with us for the long term, not simply fill a position.
If you are an experienced electrician who wants the opportunity to help build and eventually participate in a growing business, we would like to hear from you
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in master electrician jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Master Electrician license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Minimum years of documented journeyman electrician field experience required
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and electrical schematics
- Experience supervising journeyman and apprentice electricians on active job sites
- Proficiency with National Electrical Code and Texas-adopted local amendments
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to multiple project sites
Master Electrician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a master electrician in Texas?
To become a master electrician in Texas, you must hold an active Journeyman Electrician license and accumulate the required years of electrical work experience before applying to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which administers the Master Electrician examination. Candidates must pass a written exam covering the National Electrical Code and Texas-specific regulations. A high school diploma or equivalent is the baseline education requirement, though many employers prefer candidates with additional trade or technical coursework.
Which companies hire master electricians in Texas?
Employers hiring master electricians in Texas right now include Bernardy Lighting, Roy Jorgensen Associates, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's sustained industrial and commercial construction activity means large contractors and utility operators consistently maintain open positions across the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio corridors.
Which Texas cities have the most master electrician jobs?
Houston, Brownsville, and Austin account for the highest concentration of master electrician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense petrochemical, refining, and industrial construction sector, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from large-scale commercial development and corporate campus projects, and San Antonio benefits from a growing healthcare and military infrastructure base that requires continuous licensed electrical work.
Are there remote master electrician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Master electrician work is fundamentally hands-on and site-dependent, so fully remote positions are uncommon in this trade. About 0% of master electrician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve project management, estimating, or inspection oversight rather than direct installation work.
How can I get hired as a master electrician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a registered apprenticeship program, such as those offered through the Independent Electrical Contractors Texas chapters or the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers locals in Houston and Dallas, which pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Candidates without a full journeyman history can pursue helper or apprentice roles at large Texas industrial contractors and utilities, then build toward licensure. Holding an active Texas Electrical Apprentice registration and completing OSHA safety coursework gives candidates a meaningful edge over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to master electrician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to master electrician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license level and experience, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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