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National Power

Provides backup power systems and maintenance.

Lead Electrician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
$35 - $50/hr+ Yearly boot allowance
Mid, Senior
Lakeland, FL, USA
RemoteTravel up to 75% across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be familiar with the National Electrical Code and use it to verify proper installation requirements and designs.
  • Must be able to assess job needs from schematics or blueprints and carry out assignments based on written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to forecast future labor and material requirements for a project.
  • Must possess and be able to document at least 3 years of commercial electrical installation experience.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 75%.
  • Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds when required.
  • Must be able to climb or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and ramps; work with hands; push or pull; move through restricted spaces; and operate machinery or equipment controls with feet or legs as required.
  • Must have clear and color vision, including the ability to work with small objects or read small print and use computers.
  • Must be able to sit or drive for extended periods frequently.
  • Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical work installing, altering, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment for customers.
  • Provide on-site installation, repairs, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Oversee electrical services and test electrical equipment and circuits.
  • Troubleshoot issues and resolve customer requests or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Maintain customer relationships and follow company guidelines.
  • Guide clients on how to use equipment properly.
  • Recommend electrical equipment upgrades at customer sites.
  • Update project drawings and prepare relevant documents and reports.

About the company

National Power provides reliable backup power solutions using Generac industrial and commercial generators, batteries, and essential power components. The company sells, installs, and maintains backup power systems to help businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond stay powered during outages. Its products combine Generac generators with batteries and related components, installed on-site and supported by ongoing maintenance services, ensuring readiness when the grid fails. National Power differentiates itself through its focus on high-quality installation and ongoing service, delivering tailored power solutions that meet the specific needs of each client and their critical equipment. The company's goal is to help businesses prevent downtime by providing ready-to-use backup power that keeps operations running during power failures.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hurricane Helene and Milton coverage keeps emergency-response demand visible in 2024 and 2025.
  • National Power's 2026 Southeast expansion targets enterprise accounts beyond traditional generator sales.
  • Utilities and data centers keep pushing backup-power budgets after repeated outage headlines in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Generac's data-center-driven C&I expansion intensifies competition for National Power's largest accounts.
  • Headcount fell to 1,141 by March 2026, while 2026 postings stayed at zero.
  • PE ownership since 2023 pressures National Power toward exit timing, not long-term reinvestment.

What makes National Power unique

  • Ridgemont recapitalized National Power in October 2023, backing nationwide resilience operations.
  • National Power sells, installs, and services Generac industrial and commercial backup systems.
  • January 2026 hiring added mission-critical sales leadership for UPS, batteries, and infrastructure projects.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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Oct 25th, 2023
Ridgemont recaps power and infrastructure company National Power | PE Hub

Churchill Asset Management and Oaktree Capital provided the financing for the deal.