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 ormedium 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 1910.269.
- 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 withlong-term work and the chance to travel to future projects.
Schedule, pay and benefits6 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/daytravel per diem, paid weekly, for workers living 75+ miles from the site. Health plan available (cafeteria plan). Possibleconversion 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 followinstructions in English. Candidates may be represented by only one staffing agency for this project.
