How to hire an electrical supervisor

How to hire an electrical supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrical supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electrical supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an electrical supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect electrical supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of electrical supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electrical Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Supervisor		$31-59
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   Maintenance Manager	A maintenance manager's role is to lead and oversee the workflow and workforce involved in the upkeep of a building or establishment. Duties include ensuring that all aspects are operational and in good condition... Show more	$22-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electrical Systems
   • PLC
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Control Systems
   • OSHA
   • Electrical Code
   • NFPA
   • Transformers
   • Safety Regulations
   • HVAC
   • CMMS
   • Electrical Maintenance
   • HMI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage electrical & technical crew, supervise ABB DCS & gauging system and entire maintenance department, as needed.
   • Design and implement layouts for electrical projects using ladders, aerial lifts and other equipment.
   • Start switchgear and circuit breaker maintenance and testing on schedule outages.
   • Diagnose problems with bad encoders and feedback equipment on CNC machines.
   • Repair and maintain motor switchgear, MCC's and various types of load centers.
   • Install all infrastructures for the HVAC system, pull cables and terminate control cabinets and relays.

   More electrical supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electrical supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electrical supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an electrical supervisor in Vermont may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electrical supervisor. Additionally, an electrical supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electrical supervisor salary

   $90,972yearly

   $43.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical supervisor salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average electrical supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$111,183	$53
   2	California	$101,808	$49
   3	Louisiana	$99,939	$48
   4	Indiana	$91,043	$44
   5	Colorado	$90,826	$44
   6	Kentucky	$89,478	$43
   7	Michigan	$87,791	$42
   8	Alabama	$87,488	$42
   9	Virginia	$87,371	$42
   10	Texas	$83,668	$40
   11	Illinois	$83,324	$40
   12	Ohio	$81,161	$39
   13	Georgia	$80,701	$39
   14	Missouri	$79,167	$38
   15	North Carolina	$78,646	$38
   16	Pennsylvania	$74,749	$36
   17	South Carolina	$67,862	$33
   18	Arkansas	$64,913	$31

   Average electrical supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Micron Technology	$115,085	$55.33	10
   2	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$113,929	$54.77
   3	The Judge Group	$100,868	$48.49	1
   4	Koch Industries	$94,135	$45.26	1
   5	EMCOR Group	$93,733	$45.06	84
   6	Informa Plc	$93,648	$45.02
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$93,599	$45.00
   8	Wartsila Holding Inc	$93,491	$44.95
   9	BAE Systems	$92,825	$44.63	53
   10	Nucor	$92,454	$44.45	11
   11	CMC Motocross	$92,363	$44.41	10
   12	Norfolk Southern	$91,192	$43.84
   13	Florida Crystals	$90,258	$43.39
   14	Allied Reliability	$89,375	$42.97	4
   15	ASR Group	$87,113	$41.88	16
   16	Prince George's County Police	$86,414	$41.55	1
   17	Parker and Sons	$86,414	$41.55
   18	Grp Inc	$86,414	$41.55
   19	PDS Tech	$86,375	$41.53	2
   20	Lafarge North America	$86,216	$41.45

4. Writing an electrical supervisor job description

   An electrical supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electrical supervisor job description:

   Electrical supervisor job description example

   Apply today – Start ASAP $26-$30/hour
   

   Skills Reading Prints & Preform Layouts Direct workers effectively Operate a safe work environment Multi-Task and keep detailed reports

   Qualifications Minimum 8 years of Trade Experience & 3 years of leadership experience Have all tools and PPE Reliable transportation Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines

   
   Perks

   -Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

   -Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

   - 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

   - Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!

   
   

   CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

   Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

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5. Post your job

   To find electrical supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electrical supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electrical supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrical supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electrical supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electrical supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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