Job Title: Electrical Foreman / Medium Voltage Electrician Job Description
This role leads electrical construction crews on large industrial and data center projects, with a focus on low-voltage inside-wireman work at 415 V and 480 V and medium-voltage systems at 5 kV and above. You will install, terminate, and energize new electrical infrastructure from construction drawings, including conduit, cable tray, underground duct banks, cable, wire, switchgear, busway, PDUs/UPS, and building feeders. The position is hourly with overtime, requires extensive travel on a rotation schedule, and is centered on new-build construction and commissioning rather than facilities maintenance or plant operations.
Responsibilities
Lead electrical construction crews performing low-voltage inside-wireman work on industrial and data center projects.
Install and terminate new electrical infrastructure, including conduit, cable tray, underground duct bank, cable, wire, and 480 V building and feeder work.
Perform hands-on work with 415 V and/or 480 V systems such as switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS, main switchboards (MSBs), and grounding systems.
Build new electrical systems from construction drawings, one-line diagrams, manuals, and work packages, then turn them over upon completion.
Follow and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and grounding procedures and support first energization of new 480 V systems.
Lead crews performing medium-voltage (MV) construction at 5 kV and above, ensuring safe and efficient work practices.
Install e-house medium-voltage switchgear (MVSG), generator step-up transformers (GSUs), 15 kV and 35 kV cable, and associated duct banks.
Support hipot and very low frequency (VLF) testing of medium-voltage cable and equipment and coordinate with testing teams.
Work adjacent to live campus buses while adhering strictly to NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and site-specific safety procedures.
Install and commission medium-voltage systems at campus voltages such as 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV, moving with project teams as new sites come online.
Perform hands-on installation tasks including reading prints, making terminations, landing and torquing connections, and completing physical construction work.
Use common electrical test tools such as multimeters, meggers, and ammeters to verify installations and support commissioning activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of terminations, testing, and construction progress as required by project standards.
Work nights, weekends, and extended shifts as needed during construction and energization phases to meet project schedules.
Travel extensively (80% or more) on a rotation basis to active construction sites, working in coordination with project teams.
Essential Skills
State journeyman electrician license.
Minimum of 5+ years of industrial or data center electrical construction foreman experience leading crews installing conduit, tray, duct bank, cable, and 480 V terminations.
Minimum of 5+ years of industrial or data-center construction experience; facilities, service, or plant operations experience does not qualify.
Minimum of 5+ years of medium-voltage construction experience at 5 kV or above, with documented 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations (resume or manufacturer terminator cards).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a lead position plus 10 years of experience in the electrical field.
Hands-on experience with 415 V and/or 480 V switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS, main switchboards (MSBs), and grounding.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, manuals, and work packages.
Proficiency with common electrical test tools, including multimeters, meggers, and ammeters.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures; OSHA 1910.269 experience for medium-voltage switching and clearances.
Demonstrated ability to perform MV switching and clearances in accordance with OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E.
Ability to perform hands-on installation work, including terminations, landing and torquing connections, and physical construction tasks.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Willingness to work in an hourly position with overtime, including nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction and energization.
Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation, with per diem and/or housing provided while on site.
Comfort working in a build and commissioning environment rather than facilities-maintenance or operating-plant roles.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in industrial and data center construction or commissioning environments.
Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising and directing electrical construction crews.
Familiarity with campus medium-voltage systems at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV.
Experience installing e-house medium-voltage switchgear, generator step-up transformers, 15 kV and 35 kV cable, and duct banks.
Experience supporting hipot and VLF testing of medium-voltage installations.
Strong blueprint reading skills and the ability to work from detailed construction documents.
Comfort with extensive travel on a rotation schedule, including per diem/housing arrangements.
Ability to adapt to changing project sites and schedules in a fast-paced construction environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a high-impact construction organization that is rapidly building out modern data center infrastructure, offering the chance to work on complex, large-scale electrical projects and deepen your expertise in both low- and medium-voltage systems. The role provides an hourly structure with overtime opportunities, substantial travel with per diem support, and the potential to earn significant equity value, including approximately $50,000 worth of company equity when moving to permanent status. You will work in a culture that emphasizes safety, technical excellence, and hands-on problem solving, with strong support for professional growth in advanced electrical construction and commissioning.
Work Environment
This is a field-based, hourly role with overtime, centered on active industrial and data center construction sites rather than operating plants or facilities-maintenance environments. Expect to work primarily on new-build and commissioning projects, installing and energizing electrical infrastructure from detailed drawings. The work involves extensive travel-typically 80% or more-on a rotation schedule, with per diem and/or housing provided while on site. You will work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces, often on nights, weekends, and extended shifts during critical construction and energization phases. The environment is safety-focused and governed by NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and strict lockout/tagout and grounding procedures, using common electrical test tools and standard construction hand and power tools. Dress typically aligns with industrial construction standards, including appropriate personal protective equipment suitable for low- and medium-voltage electrical work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clarksville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clarksville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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