Electrical Field Lead - Lineman

wsb•Denver, CO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Field Lead provides structured oversight of contractor-performed construction work to ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence, cost control, and compliance with approved designs and company standards. The role is the primary coordination and escalation point between contractors and the client, facilitating communication, corrective actions, and resolution of safety, quality, and performance concerns. It also supports financial oversight through invoice validation, work quantity verification, billing accuracy reviews, and documentation of contractor performance. Through inspections, reporting, KPI tracking, and closeout verification, the Electrical Field Lead promotes transparency and accountability and helps ensure construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. This is a primarily field-based position that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee may need to work onsite at a WSB office as required by the project, client, or hiring manager. Daily travel within an assigned territory is required, and additional travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program.
Four years of experience in electrical distribution and/or transmission line construction, maintenance, and repair, or working on a recognized Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program.
Ability to perform energized work on electric utility systems.
Experience operating line construction equipment.
Knowledge of switching procedures and outage management practices.
Journeyman Lineman certification/qualification is listed as required, preferred.
OSHA 1910.269 electrical safety standards training, minimum four hours.
OSHA 10 general construction safety and health training.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel daily within the assigned territory.
Ability to climb poles and structures up to 100+ feet; access tools and materials in various locations; traverse uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, and reinforced trenches; periodically move materials weighing up to 75 pounds; conduct visual assessments of task quality and job-site safety; ascend and descend into job-site areas for inspections and data collection; operate tools requiring fine motor skills; and remain stationary for extended periods.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with substation or underground distribution work.

Responsibilities

Ensure work complies with electrical construction standards, power company policies, safety manuals, and established procedures.
Oversee daily Transmission & Distribution crew activities, including job-site safety, productivity, work quality, and issue resolution.
Maintain a consistent field presence to validate contractor activities, monitor workmanship, verify material installation, and identify issues before they affect project outcomes.
Build relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding contractor-related matters.
Validate contractor invoices and approve or deny Time & Equipment and change-order requests in accordance with utility practices and standards.
Enforce safety procedures and ensure crew compliance with applicable requirements.
Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or practices are observed.
Serve as a communication point between crew members, the power company, contractors, and management.
Complete and submit accurate, timely daily reports and required job documentation.
Document job progress, field issues, safety observations, and other relevant site conditions.
Take and organize job-site photos to support project documentation and reporting.
Maintain accurate, organized, and complete project records.
Take ownership of crew performance, job-site execution, and project outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.