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 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 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.