Substation Wiring Foreman - Lead Electric Crews

C.W. Wright Construction Company, LLC; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Wright Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Substation Wiring Electrical Foreman to lead crews performing substation construction, maintenance, upgrades, and commissioning activities.

The role requires extensive substation electrical systems experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety while coordinating personnel, equipment, and project schedules. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in electrical construction with substation focus, foreman or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience with significant substation experience preferred.
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of substation construction methods, controls, relay wiring, and electrical equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate substation electrical crews.
• Plan and oversee installation of conduit, cable tray, control wiring, bus systems, breakers, transformers, PTs, CTs, regulators, batteries, relay panels, and associated equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Ensure all work complies with safety policies, customer specs, and industry standards.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct job briefings and mentor apprentices and junior electricians.
• Perform hands‑on electrical work as needed alongside crew members.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical theory training

Job description

C.W. Wright Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Substation Wiring Electrical Foreman to lead crews performing substation construction, maintenance, upgrades, and commissioning activities.

The role requires extensive substation electrical systems experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety while coordinating personnel, equipment, and project schedules. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in electrical construction with substation focus, foreman or