Electrical Foreman

ADP, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging covered during travel

Per diem provided

Company truck with gas card

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

PTO and 401(k) with match

Safety-first culture & training

Job summary

Serve Electric is seeking an Industrial Electrical Foreman (Travel) to lead crews on industrial projects across the United States. The role requires active Journeyman or Master Electrician license and hands-on experience, plus willingness to travel nationwide.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, supervise electricians and apprentices, and ensure safety and code compliance on each site.

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license is required.
• 3+ years as a Journeyman with hands-on industrial electrical experience.
• Experience leading a crew of electricians and apprentices.
• Willingness to travel majority of the time to job sites across the U.S. (licensed in 49 states).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., driving field execution.
• Leading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running your own crew.
• Troubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator information.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems.
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards.
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4").
• Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements for each job.
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crew.
• Mentoring and training apprentices and newer electricians.
• Communicating with customers and project stakeholders on site.

Skills

Journeyman/Master Electrician license

Industrial electrical experience

Travel willingness

Crew leadership experience

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting without schematics

NEC knowledge

Conduit & wiring (EMT/rigid)

Safety-first mindset

Lift 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Electrical Foreman

Sterling Heights, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1056

Salary Range: $45.00 To $47.00 Hourly

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL FOREMAN (TRAVEL)

Serve Electric | Travel to Industrial Job Sites Nationwide

Electrical License Required

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Traveling Foreman at Serve Electric, you'll work on industrial projects across the U.S. You'll get trained the Serve Electric way, where you'll lead your own crews and job sites. We're hiring nationwide, so you don't need to live in Michigan.

WHAT WE OFFER

We know skilled industrial foreman have options. Here's why Serve Electric is worth your look:

• Competitive Pay: based on your experience and licensure


• Travel Covered: lodging paid, per diem, and a company truck with a gas card


• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA


• PTO and 401(k) with a 6% match


• Safety-First Culture: safety equipment and uniforms provided


• Real Growth Paths: we promote from within and mean it


• Hands-On Training: structured development to prepare you for your Foreman role and lead crews and job sites

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., drivingfield execution


• Leading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running your own crew


• Troubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator information


• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications


• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems


• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards


• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½\" – 4\")


• Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements for each job


• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance


• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crew


• Mentoring and training apprentices and newer electricians


• Communicating with customers and project stakeholders on site

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Industrial experience is required for this role. While residential and commercial experience can provide a foundation, it doesn't fully translate to the demands of this position. We're looking for electricians with proven industrial experience, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, and transformers, who can lead a crew and contribute from day one.

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (required)


• 3+ years as a Journeyman with demonstrated, hands-on industrial electrical experience


• Experience leading or running work for a crew of electricians and apprentices


• Willingness to travel the majority of the time to job sites across the U.S. (we're licensed in 49 states)


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues without relying on schematics or complete customer information


• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems


• Knowledgeable in motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards


• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4\"


• Strong working knowledge of NEC code


• A safety-first mindset around live electrical systems


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Valid driver's license

Nice to have:

• Prior foreman or lead experience running jobs


• Prior experience working for an industrial electrical contractor


• NFPA 70E / electrical safety compliance familiarity


• Experience on traveling or out-of-town projects

If you're an industrial journeyman ready to travel, lead, and move up into a Foreman role, we want to hear from you!