The posting
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
The Electrical Field Lead role provides structured oversight of contractor-performed construction work to ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence, cost control, and compliance with approved designs and company standards. The Electrical Field Lead will serve as the primary coordination and escalation function between contractors and the client, facilitating communication, corrective actions, and resolution of safety, quality, and performance concerns. It also supports financial oversight through invoice validation, work quantity verification, billing accuracy reviews, and documentation of contractor performance. Through inspections, reporting, KPI tracking, and closeout verification, the Electrical Field Lead delivers transparency and accountability while helping ensure that construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
What you will do:
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with electrical construction standards, power company policies, safety manuals, and established procedures.
- Oversee daily Transmission & Distribution crew activities, including job site safety, productivity, work quality and resolve issues as needed.
- Provides a consistent field presence that validates contractor activities, monitors workmanship, verifies material installation, and identifies issues before they impact project outcomes.
- Builds relationships and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to resolves contractor related .
- Validates contractor invoicing and approve/deny Time & Equipment and change order requests consistent with the utility practices and standards.
- Enforce safety procedures and ensure crew compliance with all applicable requirements.
- Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or practices are observed.
- Serve as a point of communication between crew members, the power company, contractors, and management.
- Complete and submit accurate and timely daily reports, including required job documentation.
- Document job progress, field issues, safety observations, and other relevant site conditions.
- Take and organize job site photos to support project documentation and reporting.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and complete project records.
- Take ownership of crew performance, job site execution, and project outcomes.
- Ability to climb poles and structures up to 100+ feet.
- Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
- Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
- Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
- Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
- Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection
- Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
- May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program.
- Experience:
- 4 years of experience in electrical distribution and/or transmission line construction, maintenance, and repair, or working on a recognized Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program.
- Ability to perform energized work on electric utility systems.
- Experience operating line construction equipment.
- Knowledge of switching procedures and outage management practices.
- Experience with substation or underground distribution work.
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Journeyman Lineman certification/qualification required, preferred.
- OSHA 1910.269 – Electrical safety standards (minimum 4 hours)
- OSHA 10 – General construction safety and health
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Software:
- Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).
- Working Conditions/Schedule/Location:
- Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
- Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
- Travel may be required.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
