Traveling Lead Electrician / Field Systems Technician

Birdseye Solutions•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Birdseye is 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. The successful candidate will ensure top-tier workmanship, compliance, and real-time project tracking while mentoring junior field staff.

Requirements

Active Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred (or equivalent transferable state license)
3+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience
Background in low-voltage systems, CCTV, controls, or solar power preferred
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% across the U.S.
Proficiency with digital field management software, project tracking tools, and basic networking
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must complete background checks (includes references, educational verification, criminal check, credit check - where applicable)
Certain roles may also require testing

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