Foreman Electrician

IES Holdings; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible medical/dental/vision options

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave

401(k) retirement plan with companycon

Job summary

NEXT Electric, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a full-time Commercial Electrical Foreman to supervise craft workers, plan labor needs, and interpret blueprints and job orders. The role focuses on safety, quality, and timely project completion on commercial sites.

Qualified candidates have Wisconsin Journeyman license, 6–10 years of electrical experience, and 3 years supervisory experience, with OSHA 30 preferred. Onsite work with standard benefits and pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years recent commercial electrical or related experience.
• 3 years electrical supervisory experience.
• Current Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician License.
• OSHA 30 or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of NEC and Electrical Theory.
• 70E NFP Certification or related awareness training preferred, not required.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers, plans labor requirements.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision.
• Confirms completion & documentation of project Daily/Weekly/Monthly safety activities reporting.
• Inspects quality and quantity of finished work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Interprets company policies to workers enforcing safety regulations, and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems.
• Complies with all company and customer safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical supervision experience

Journeyman license (WI)

OSHA 30 or equivalent

NEC knowledge

70E/NFP awareness (preferred)

Experience with background checks

6–10 years electrical experience

3 years supervisory experience

Job description

NEXT Electric, LLC seeking full-time Commercial Electrical Foreman in Madison, Wisconsin.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers, plans labor requirements.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision.
• Confirms completion & documentation of project Daily/Weekly/Monthly safety activities reporting.
• Inspects quality and quantity of finished work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Interprets company policies to workers enforcing safety regulations, and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems.
• Complies with all company and customer safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years recent commercial electrical or related experience
• 3 years electrical supervisory experience
• Current Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician License
• OSHA 30 or ability to obtain
• Knowledge of NEC and Electrical Theory
• 70E NFP Certification or related awareness training preferred, not required
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Company Overview

Company Overview: NEXT Electric, LLC, a partially-owned subsidiary of IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (“IES”) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits are offered to all eligible employees and their families, including flexible medical/dental/vision options, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, supplemental insurance options, discount programs, and competitive pay.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO & Affinity Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Workplace Type

Onsite