Substation Electrician

Substation Foreman – West Florida Area Location: West Florida (projects across Florida, primarily near West Coast) Pay: $35–$45+/hour (depending on experience) + Per Diem + Company Truck + Full Benefits Schedule: Four 10‑hour days per week (Monday–Thursday) with occasional overtime and travel required across Florida About Us We are a growing EPC company specializing in complex electrical infrastructure projects throughout Florida, with a focus on substation construction and expanding into other utility infrastructure. Position Summary The Substation Foreman will lead crews performing construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade work within high‑voltage electrical substations. Responsibilities include coordinating daily field activities, directing crews, communicating with utility representatives, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities Lead and supervise field crews on substation construction projects Plan and coordinate daily work activities and manpower needs Assign tasks and ensure crews understand project priorities and expectations Coordinate with utility construction representatives regarding outages, switching schedules, and site access/clearances Monitor project progress and maintain productivity goals Help ensure work is completed on time and within budget Work closely with Operations Manager regarding schedules, project timelines, and deliverables Read and interpret construction drawings, prints, specifications, and electrical schematics Lead installation activities involving: Conduit systems Grounding systems Cable tray installation Control cable installation and terminations Equipment setting and assembly Switches, breakers, panels, and substation equipment Structural steel and electrical assemblies Troubleshoot and resolve field issues as they arise Conduct and participate in safety meetings and ensure compliance with company and utility safety requirements Maintain quality workmanship and enforce safe work practices Track field progress and communicate updates effectively Qualifications Prior experience leading substation construction crews as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Lead, or similar supervisory role Clean driving background needed if you want to drive our company vehicles Strong background in electrical substation construction—leading crews and working under clearances Experience with utility, transmission, or power delivery projects strongly preferred Experience working in both greenfield and brownfield substations preferred Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction documents Familiarity with substation construction practices, equipment installation, and electrical systems Strong communication and leadership skills Comfortable traveling throughout North Florida Preferred Experience Installing and adjusting switches Erecting steel structures inside high‑voltage substations Hanging jumpers Bus work installation Control wiring and terminations Equipment setting and assembly Relay/control systems Utility coordination and outage planning Switchyards and transmission projects Class A CDL preferred (but not required) Ability to pass background/drug screening OSHA 10/30 preferred Minimum years of substation experience (e.g., 5+ or 7+ years) Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) Paid vacation Paid holidays Career growth opportunities Stable long‑term utility infrastructure work If you are looking to take ownership of projects, lead strong crews, and play a key role in building critical utility infrastructure throughout Florida, please apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr