Electrical General Foreman

Gridworks•Fruitland, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Gridworks is hiring an Electrical General Foreman to direct electrical teams on utility-scale solar projects. The role combines hands-on electrical work with leading teams to deliver quality installations and ensure jurisdictional and code compliance. Duties include installation, alteration, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment. The position requires meeting strict daily and weekly project deadlines and working independently or as part of a team under limited supervision. The Electrical General Foreman assists with planning and executing commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant construction; directs and coordinates in-house and outsourced electrical teams; manages materials and inventory as needed; and provides field reporting to project superintendents. The role also monitors field performance, shares best practices, maintains installation quality and consistency, and ensures assigned work is completed on schedule and within budget. The foreman supervises electricians on the jobsite and may perform duties beyond electrical and DC-side work. The position is full-time, with overtime potentially required and travel based on business needs. The work takes place in a fast-paced, changing environment and may involve extreme temperatures, confined spaces, attics, crawl spaces, heights, roofs, ladders, scaffolds, or poles. Gridworks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace.

Requirements

Electricians license required.
At least 3 years of experience in solar PV or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Demonstrable experience leading groups of associates to successfully complete solar projects.
Understanding of residential and commercial circuitry.
Advanced pipe-bending skills for pipe up to 2 inches in size.
Working knowledge of NEC electrical codes and experience reading blueprints, plans, and manufacturer specifications.
Understanding of commercial, industrial, and utility circuitry.
Ability to transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb ladders and work with tools and in crawl spaces.
Ability to work at heights and climb onto roofs.
Ability to work in varying temperatures.
Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen; random drug testing is in place.
Accountable and self-motivated.
Able to work without supervision.
Willing and able to travel based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant construction.
Provide on-site direction and leadership to electrician teams performing electrical installation work.
Coordinate and lead in-house and outsourced labor teams.
Manage jobsite material deliveries and inventory as needed.
Provide detailed field reporting logs for electrical teams to project superintendents.
Monitor and maintain desired performance metrics for electrical installation tasks in the field.
Convey best practices from superintendents, personal experience, and the Engineering department to field personnel.
Assure the quality and consistency of electrical installations throughout the jobsite.
Ensure assigned work is completed on schedule and within budget.
Supervise electricians on the jobsite.
Participate in training and meetings.
Perform tasks beyond electrical and DC-side work as needed.
Travel based on the needs of the business.
Perform other duties as assigned.