Lead Electrician-Northern Florida​/Lakeland, FL

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025.

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of a Lead Electrician in Florida. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal, efficient installation of the fleet of Budderfly electrical components. The components include: HVAC installation related electrical work (high and low‑voltage), LED lighting, power metering, networking kits, and other upgrades.

• Key Responsibilities:
  
  Conducting detailed site assessments to estimate the requirements for electrical upgrades for HVAC equipment installations and other energy savings technologies such as LED lighting and metering.
• Examples include surveying existing breaker and wire size versus those necessary with high-efficiency HVAC unit replacements, CT and other power metering devices to measure all electrical usage on‑site, and LED Lighting retrofits
• Perform required electrical work for the installation of HVAC equipment (roof top units, split systems, etc.)
• Installation of metering equipment on commercial panels, to monitor kw/h usage on select equipment within the commercial setting.
• Utilize Budderfly work order and survey tools (training to be provided)

Service Calls:

• Ability to diagnose and repair (service call) electrical related issues with Budderfly technology.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all installations and service calls are compliant with local Code, meet industry standards, company quality guidelines, as well as being performed in a neat and workman like manner minimizing impact on customer operations.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 25% (estimated) to various job sites across the region to complete Energy Force Technology installations within the southeastern United States (ie. MS, GA, AL. LA, NC, SC)
• Provide excellent and timely customer service through phone, email, and chat
• Ensure utmost customer satisfaction (internal and external to Budderfly) throughout the Budderfly and Energy Force work order systems
• Works to improve customer satisfaction throughout the Energy Force installation and service process

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Holds a Universal (Unlimited) Electrical Contractors License in the state of Florida (issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Electrical Contractors Licensing Board)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial electrical installations, services, and management.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installation techniques, and relevant regulations.
• High level electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations, protocols, as well as local and national Codes and regulations in the electrical industry.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in customer phone service
• Able to work as a team player and independently
• Creative problem solver with ability to multi-task
• Passion for energy savings
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Enjoys continuous learning, as supported by your organization, both technically and professionally
• Work across / with organization Teams.

Compensation

$36 - $46 USD-may go higher for the right candidate.

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

Location:

Northern Florida/Lakeland, FL

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