How to hire an electrical foreman

How to hire an electrical foreman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical foreman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrical foreman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical foreman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electrical foreman hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An electrical foreman's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrical foremen from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electrical foremen.

   Type of Electrical Foreman	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Foreman	An Electrical Foreman is responsible for planning and managing electrical building projects. They supervise personnel, establish the proper budget for the projects, and instruct electricians.	$17-34
   Commercial And Industrial Electrician	A commercial electrician is different from an industrial electrician since both perform in different environments and have distinct training. Commercial electricians are responsible for ensuring that the electrical components and wiring of the structure are working safely and efficiently... Show more	$14-33
   Maintenance Electrician	A maintenance electrician is responsible for monitoring the electrical systems of a building, inspecting the wiring and cables for any malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance as needed to ensure its safety and efficiency. Maintenance electricians upgrade electrical network systems for optimal performance and replacing faulty wiring, as well as installing new equipment in the building as the management advises... Show more	$22-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • NEC
   • OSHA
   • Electrical Systems
   • Work Ethic
   • Transformers
   • Renewable Energy
   • Safety Procedures
   • Electrical Equipment
   • PLC
   • Construction Projects
   • EMT
   • Electrical Construction
   • Electrical Code
   • Safety Regulations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and supervise day to day duties of a small crew for upgrades to the DCS and PLC infrastructure system.
   • Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
   • Provide work orders for employees and order all electrical components by use of Maximo CMMS system.
   • Connect wiring to motor controls, switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, circuit breakers, and fuses.
   • Work with computerize lighting and HVAC systems, require standby generator, access control systems, and closed-circuit surveillance equipment.
   • Pipe bending with EMT and rigid.

   More electrical foreman duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical foreman job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electrical foreman salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electrical foremen' average salary in mississippi is 56% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical foremen earn 49% less than senior-level electrical foremen.
   • Certifications. An electrical foreman with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electrical foreman's salary.

   Average electrical foreman salary

   $50,996yearly

   $24.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical foreman salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 5, 2026

   Average electrical foreman salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$76,085	$37
   2	Connecticut	$71,057	$34
   3	Missouri	$58,957	$28
   4	District of Columbia	$53,543	$26
   5	Minnesota	$53,169	$26
   6	Colorado	$52,563	$25
   7	West Virginia	$52,542	$25
   8	Arizona	$51,317	$25
   9	Utah	$51,040	$25
   10	Texas	$48,266	$23
   11	Ohio	$47,683	$23
   12	North Carolina	$46,582	$22
   13	New Mexico	$45,014	$22
   14	Idaho	$44,732	$22
   15	Virginia	$44,208	$21
   16	South Carolina	$43,533	$21
   17	Florida	$43,360	$21
   18	Tennessee	$42,946	$21
   19	Indiana	$42,654	$21
   20	Alabama	$39,961	$19

   Average electrical foreman salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CDM Smith	$67,649	$32.52	1,752
   2	Wanzek Construction	$64,449	$30.99	4
   3	Bechtel Corporation	$64,300	$30.91	110
   4	Mortenson	$64,156	$30.84	52
   5	Aireko	$63,411	$30.49
   6	Johnson Controls	$61,243	$29.44	10
   7	Zachry Group	$61,030	$29.34	44
   8	AUI Partners	$60,961	$29.31
   9	Crowder	$60,878	$29.27	22
   10	Kinsley Construction	$60,559	$29.11	9
   11	TIC Holdings Inc	$60,498	$29.09
   12	Blattner Energy	$60,364	$29.02
   13	MasTec	$60,325	$29.00	137
   14	MultiTech	$60,245	$28.96
   15	Michels	$60,147	$28.92	4
   16	GPAC	$59,676	$28.69
   17	Yukon Kuskokwim Health	$58,128	$27.95
   18	GB Tech	$57,764	$27.77
   19	Atlantic Constructors	$56,789	$27.30	13
   20	M.C. Dean	$55,815	$26.83	109

4. Writing an electrical foreman job description

   An electrical foreman job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electrical foreman job description:

   Electrical foreman job description example

   Apply today – Start ASAP - $25-$30/hour
   

   Skills Reading Prints & Preform Layouts Direct workers effectively Operate a safe work environment Multi-Task and keep detailed reports

   Qualifications Minimum 8 years of Trade Experience & 3 years of leadership experience Have all tools and PPE Reliable transportation Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines

   
   Perks

   -Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

   -Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

   - 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

   - Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!

   
   

   CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

   Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electrical foreman for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find electrical foreman candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit electrical foremen, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical foreman

   Once you've decided on a perfect electrical foreman candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electrical foreman. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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