Lead Electrician

Lead Electrician-Water Treatment Plant

Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 50-60 hours per week

Experienced Lead Electrician to oversee electrical crews and coordinate the completion of an electrical project at a water treatment plant. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, specifically water treatment or wastewater facilities, and the ability to lead Journeyman Electricians and apprentices in completing electrical installations, wire pulls, terminations, and final trim-out.

This individual will serve as a working lead, balancing hands-on electrical work with crew supervision, job-site coordination, and quality control to ensure the project is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of Journeyman Electricians, apprentices, and electrical helpers.
• Organize and delegate daily work assignments to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Oversee electrical wire pulling, routing, terminations, and final trim-out.
• Coordinate the installation and connection of electrical equipment, panels, fixtures, and industrial electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Ensure all electrical work meets NEC requirements, project specifications, and applicable safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to electricians and apprentices.
• Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, and material usage.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to maintain workflow and address field issues.
• Identify potential installation issues and provide solutions to keep the project on schedule.
• Perform quality inspections and verify completed electrical work before project turnover.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with industrial electrical projects, preferably water treatment plants or wastewater facilities.
• Previous experience leading electrical crews and supervising Journeyman Electricians and apprentices.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical installations, wire pulling, terminations, and trim-out.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment, control wiring, and equipment connections.
• Strong understanding of NEC codes, electrical safety, and job-site procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments while maintaining quality and productivity.

Project Details

• Work Environment: Water Treatment Plant / Industrial Electrical
• Primary Scope: Crew Leadership, Wire Pulling, Electrical Terminations, Trim-Out, and Project Completion
• Position Level: Lead Electrician
• Supervision: Directly overseeing Journeyman Electricians, Apprentices, and Electrical Helpers while coordinating with project management.