Licensed Electrician – Permits & Inspections Only (Part-Time)

Forge; Auburndale (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Forge is seeking an experienced field inspector who will stand for electrical inspections of residential heat pump installations across Eastern Massachusetts. You will work in geographic blocks to inspect multiple sites daily, coordinating with the project team to align inspection timing and ensuring professional communication with inspectors, homeowners, and staff.

Ideal candidates hold an active MA electrical license, own a vehicle, and can commit to 2–3 fixed days weekly.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts electrical license (in good standing).
• Own vehicle and a valid driver’s license — reliability for scheduled inspection appointments is essential.
• Ability to work 2–3 standard fixed days per week for scheduling.
• Represent a company for inspections — professional, reliable, on time.

Responsibilities

• Stand for electrical inspections on Forge's residential heat pump installations across Eastern MA.
• Work in scheduled blocks, grouped by geographic area whenever possible, to inspect multiple sites per day.
• Coordinate with the project team to align timing with install schedules.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with inspectors, homeowners, and the project coordination team.
• Assist in troubleshooting and determining appropriate next steps for inspection issues.

Skills

MA Electrical License

Own Vehicle

Reliable/On-time

Customer Communication

Job description

This role is ideal for someone who cannot, or does not want to, perform extensive field work but has an active Journeyman or Master Electrical license — you're not swinging tools, you are reviewing and understanding the jobs the team is installing and you are meeting and explaining work to our area inspectors.

What You'll Do

• Stand for electrical inspections on Forge's residential heat pump installations across Eastern MA
• Work in scheduled blocks, grouped by geographic area whenever possible, to knock out multiple inspections per day
• Coordinate with our project team to align timing with install schedules
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with inspectors, homeowners, and the project coordination team
• Assist in trouble shooting and determining appropriate next steps for inspection issues

Schedule & Pay

• Paid per inspection at $75/permit with an anticipated minimum weekly load of 15 inspections per week
• Room to grow to 30+ inspections per week as company scales
• The goal is for appointments to be organized in batches by region

Requirements

• Ability to work 2-3 standard fixed days per week for scheduling
• Active Massachusetts electrical license (in good standing)
• Comfortable representing a company for inspections — professional, reliable, on time
• Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver's license — reliability for scheduled inspection appointments is essential

Interview Process

• Quick intro phone call to start
• In-person meet with the supervisor in Newton — short, informal chat
• If it's a fit, offer given on the spot or within 24 hours