Electrical General Foreman

We provide full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for commercial and industrial clients in a wide range of markets.

Wasatch Electric is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. and has been serving the community since 1919.  The Company provides full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for a wide range of markets. Wasatch Electric has been built on a commitment to our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. Wasatch Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

We are seeking an experienced Electrical General Foreman to lead field operations on a large‑scale data center project. This individual will be responsible for coordinating crews, ensuring installation quality, and driving productivity and safety in a high‑performance mission critical environment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of electrical systems, and prior experience working on data centers, large industrial facilities, or other complex electrical projects.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor journeymen electricians and apprentices on-site.
• Coordinate daily tasks, manpower planning, and material needs to support project schedule.
• Oversee installation of electrical distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, grounding, cable tray, and other mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Ensure all work meets NEC codes, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, and other trades to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with all company and site safety protocols.
• Track progress, document work, and provide accurate daily and weekly reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints, one‑line diagrams, specifications, and submittals.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient individual able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

• 5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience; 2+ years in a leadership or general foreman role.
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficient with Bluebeam
• Strong knowledge of NEC and data center‑specific electrical systems.
• Experience with medium‑voltage distribution, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution units (PDUs) is highly preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews in a fast‑paced, high‑security environment.
• Proven ability to plan work, manage schedules, and maintain productivity.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing site conditions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Valid state of Utah electrical journeyman license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period and frequently stand and walk.  The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

The employee may work in an office environment, construction site office trailer, or on a construction job site during construction operation hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outdoors at times in inclement weather, exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. This job may require driving to / from other job or constructions sites, sometimes working at more than one site in a day or during the week. Some jobsites may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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