Medium Voltage Foreman

About the role

TRIO Electric is a full-service electrical contractor focusing on commercial and light industrial projects. The company offers full-time, consistent employment without temporary or contract positions, and supports leadership opportunities on specialized medium voltage projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing medium voltage crews in the field.
• Reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, utility drawings, and construction documents.
• Planning and coordinating duct banks, conduit systems, vaults, manholes, switchgear, transformers, and related MV equipment.
• Overseeing MV cable pulling, cable handling, splicing, and terminations.
• Coordinating outages, switching orders, inspections, and energization activities.
• Enforcing safety standards, including arc flash, shock protection, LOTO, grounding, and confined space procedures.
• Maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards on all assigned projects.

Requirements

• Significant medium voltage installation and leadership experience.
• Experience with 12.47 kV and 34.5 kV systems preferred.
• Ability to read one-line drawings, utility drawings, and protection schemes.
• Experience with duct banks, vaults, manholes, switchgear, transformers, and pad-mounted equipment.
• Strong knowledge of MV cable pulling terminations, splicing, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including coordination with third-party testing firms.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, energized work boundaries, arc flash, shock protection, and confined space requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with owners, GCs, utilities, and inspectors.
• Strong communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Rubber goods certification required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, energized work boundaries, arc flash, shock protection, and confined space requirements.
• Experience with duct banks, vaults, manholes, switchgear, transformers, and pad-mounted equipment.
• Proficiency in reading one-line diagrams, utility drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience with MV cable pulling terminations, splicing, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including coordination with third-party testing firms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Variety of vehicle stipend opportunities for qualifying roles.

Pay

Compensation is based on demonstrated skill level and experience. Competitive hourly pay is offered, along with overtime opportunities and premium pay for specialty MV experience. Bonus potential is also available.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, depending on project requirements.

Next Steps

After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition Team will review your qualifications. If your experience aligns with our current openings, a recruiter will contact you to discuss your background and next steps.