Lead Electrician / Electrical Foreman – Data Center Construction – $60–$70/hr + Overtime + Travel Per Diem –
Memphis, TN
Pay: $60–$70/hr. Most place at $60–$65; $70 is for bilingual leaders, advanced licenses, or 20+ years.
Lead an electrical crew installing and terminating power distribution for a large AI data center, at 415/480 V or
medium voltage.
What you'll do
• Run an electrical crew: assignments, production, safety, and quality.
• Read one-lines and plans; coordinate with other trades and commissioning.
• Enforce LOTO, NFPA 70E, and arc-flash requirements on every task.
Requirements
• 10+ years in the field and 5+ years in a lead or foreman role. Journeyman years don't replace lead time.
• Industrial or data center construction or commissioning (not facilities, service, or plant maintenance).
• NFPA 70E and LOTO training.
Pluses
• Medium voltage (15/35 kV) experience and OSHA .
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• OSHA 30; advanced license.
About the project
Join a major AI data-center build in Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS. This is a large, fast-moving industrial project with
long-term work and the chance to travel to future projects.
Schedule, pay and benefits
6 days a week, 12-hour shifts (Mon–Sat or Sun–Fri), with an optional 7th day and substantial overtime. Day and night shifts;
must be open to either. Paid weekly. Holiday work on critical-path crews pays double time for the full holiday weekend. $160/day
travel per diem, paid weekly, for workers living 75+ miles from the site. Health plan available (cafeteria plan). Possible
conversion to a permanent role after 90 days (not guaranteed).
Requirements for everyone
Must pass a background check. Work outdoors, at heights, and in full PPE for a 12-hour shift. Able to understand and follow
instructions in English. Candidates may be represented by only one staffing agency for this project.
Electrical Foreman in memphis at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.