Electrical Foreman

Actalent; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Foreman to lead electrical construction and controls leadership on engineering-heavy projects, including data centers. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of power and controls systems, coordinate field teams, and ensure IP-based networks and servers are integrated properly.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as an electrical foreman on engineering-heavy projects.
• Hands-on background as a controls foreman for building automation and controls systems.
• Experience leading electrical commissioning and documenting activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction activities ensuring high-quality installation of power and controls systems.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and integration of building automation and controls systems.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for electrical and controls infrastructure.
• Read blueprints and specifications to guide field installation and commissioning work.
• Coordinate field teams to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Oversee implementations of controls engineering solutions for data center environments.
• Support networks and servers setup for IP-based communications.
• Troubleshoot networks to ensure reliable communication between electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve technical issues and optimize performance.
• Ensure building automation controls are installed, configured, and tested per requirements.
• Document installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Promote safe work practices during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical foreman

Controls foreman

Electrical commissioning

Blueprint reading

Data center knowledge

Networking basics

IP-based communication

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Servers setup

Networking configuration

Job description

Job Title: Electrical ForemanJob Description

This role combines electrical foreman responsibilities with controls leadership and commissioning oversight on complex, engineering-heavy projects. You will play a key role in delivering advanced electrical and controls systems for data centers and other sophisticated facilities, ensuring that all installations, controls, and networks are properly implemented, tested, and commissioned.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction activities on engineering-heavy projects, ensuring high-quality installation of power and controls systems.
• Serve as the controls foreman, overseeing the installation, configuration, and integration of building automation and controls systems.
• Act as the electrical commissioning lead, planning and executing commissioning activities for electrical and controls infrastructure.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to guide field installation and commissioning work.
• Coordinate and supervise field teams involved in electrical, controls, and data center construction to meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Oversee the implementation of controls engineering solutions for advanced systems and data center environments.
• Manage and support the setup of networks and servers required for modern equipment relying on IP communication.
• Perform network troubleshooting and diagnostics to ensure reliable communication between electrical, controls, and automation systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Ensure that building automation controls are correctly installed, configured, and tested according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installation, testing, and commissioning activities for electrical and controls systems.
• Promote and follow safe work practices during all phases of electrical and controls construction and commissioning.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an electrical foreman in construction environments with complex, engineering-heavy projects.
• Hands-on background as a controls foreman, leading installation and integration of building automation and controls systems.
• Experience as an electrical commissioning lead, including planning, executing, and documenting commissioning activities.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical/control schematics.
• Practical knowledge of data center construction and advanced systems, including power distribution and controls infrastructure.
• Telecom and network skills, including the ability to navigate computers, set up networks, and configure servers.
• Experience with controls engineering concepts and their application in building automation and data center environments.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting, particularly for IP-based communication between modern equipment and control systems.
• Solid understanding of building automation controls and their integration with electrical and mechanical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• background working on engineering-heavy projects that involve advanced electrical and controls technologies.
• Experience in data centers or facilities with advanced systems and high-reliability requirements.
• Comfort working with modern IP-based communication technologies and related software tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, and commissioning personnel.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multiple workstreams and documenting technical activities.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to industry standards and best practices in electrical and controls work.

Work Environment

The role is based in construction and commissioning environments focused on engineering-heavy projects such as data centers and advanced systems facilities. You will work closely with electrical, controls, and networking teams, using modern equipment that relies on IP communication, servers, and networked controls. The environment is fast-paced and technically demanding, with a strong emphasis on precision, reliability, and thorough testing of electrical and automation systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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.

• 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 Reno,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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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