Electrical Foreman
About The Position
Serve Electric is hiring a traveling Industrial Electrical Foreman to lead electrical work on industrial projects at job sites across the United States. Employees receive training in Serve Electric’s methods and are expected to lead electricians and apprentices, develop toward running their own crews and job sites, and contribute their industrial electrical expertise from day one. Applicants do not need to live in Michigan, but must be willing to travel the majority of the time. Serve Electric is licensed in 49 states. The role involves hands-on industrial electrical work, troubleshooting, installation, inspection, crew leadership, mentoring, customer communication, and enforcing job-site safety and code standards. The position requires an active Journeyman or Master Electrician license and proven industrial electrical experience.
Requirements
- Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
- At least 3 years as a Journeyman with demonstrated, hands-on industrial electrical experience.
- Experience leading or running work for a crew of electricians and apprentices.
- Willingness to travel the majority of the time to job sites across the United States.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
- Proficiency with 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
- Knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards.
- Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4 inches.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC code.
- Safety-first mindset around live electrical systems.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proven industrial experience, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, and transformers.
Nice To Haves
- Prior foreman or lead experience running jobs.
- Prior experience working for an industrial electrical contractor.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E or electrical safety compliance.
- Experience on traveling or out-of-town projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform and lead electrical work on industrial job sites across the United States, driving field execution.
- Lead and direct electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running an independent crew.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical issues from start to finish, including situations without schematics or complete operator information.
- Read and interpret blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Wire 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
- Work with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards.
- Measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit from ½ inch to 4 inches.
- Size feeders and determine tooling and material requirements for each job.
- Inspect installations for quality and code compliance.
- Uphold and enforce job-site safety standards for oneself and the crew.
- Mentor and train apprentices and newer electricians.
- Communicate with customers and project stakeholders on site.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and licensure.
- Paid lodging for travel.
- Per diem.
- Company truck with gas card.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with a 6% match.
- Safety equipment and uniforms provided.
- Structured hands-on training and development.
- Growth opportunities and promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
