State Licensed Industrial Foreman Journeyman Control Electrician

McMillen, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence/Per Diem for travel 50+ miles away from home

Additional fringe benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a State Licensed Industrial Foreman Journeyman Control Electrician in Portland, Oregon. This role entails overseeing electrical installations, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing subcontractors. Candidates should have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience and a current state license. The pay range is $28 – $46 per hour, with additional benefits for travel. The firm supports continuous learning and values problem solvers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the field.
• Proven experience in supervision and foreman-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of cable tray systems, cabling, and terminations.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Oversee installation and quality control inspections.
• Manage and schedule subcontractors and daily work activities.
• Ensure overall safety on the job site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Electrical construction

Quality control

Education

State License as an Industrial Journeyman Control Electrician

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

State Licensed Industrial Foreman Journeyman Control Electrician

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

State Licensed Industrial Foreman Journeyman Control Electrician

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a State Licensed Industrial Foreman Journeyman Control Electrician with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in the field. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

Preference for experience on heavy civil projects including work around bridges, structural concrete, mechanical equipment installation, heavy steel structure installation, and marine work.

This position is for the McNary Dam project, scheduled to run from October through May, with an expected workload of 50–60 hours per week. Additional projects across the country may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Oversee cable tray installation, cable pulling crews.
• Oversee crews performing cable tray installation, cable pulling, and terminations.
• Perform quality control inspections and prepare documentation for acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Plan, layout, and coordinate daily work activities.
• Manage and schedule subcontractors, labor, and materials.
• Review “work in place” daily for compliance with plans and quality standards.
• Ensure and enforce overall safety on the job site.
• Maintain accurate daily paperwork
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Current State License as an Industrial Journeyman Control Electrician (required).
• Proven experience in electrical construction, supervision, and foreman-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of cable tray systems, cabling, and terminations.
• Experience with quality control, testing, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel is required 100% (company pays per diem for travel 50+ miles away from home)

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $28 – $46 per hour (DOE). This McNary Project position follows Washington Davis-Bacon rules, with additional fringe benefits included in your paycheck.
• Benefits: Subsistence/Per Diem (If temporarily assigned 50+ miles from residence)

Company Bio

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.