Medium Voltage Foreman

Grow Your Career with a Company That Invests in YOU

TRIO Electric is one of the leading electrical design, construction, and service firms in Texas. We are a full-service electrical contractor focused on commercial and light industrial projects, with in-house engineering support, BIM coordination, prefab operations, and an experienced field leadership team. At TRIO Electric, you’ll work on complex medium voltage projects across the Houston area while being supported by a company that values planning, safety, and craftsmanship.

• Full-time, consistent employment — no temporary or contract positions.
• No overnight or out-of-town projects, with overtime opportunities available.
• Leadership opportunity on specialized medium voltage projects.
• Support from experienced project teams, field leadership, and coordination partners.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Typical work schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, depending on project requirements.
• Access to an on-site healthcare clinic for you and your family.

As a Medium Voltage Foreman, you will lead crews on medium voltage installations and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project specifications. You will oversee day-to-day field activities, coordinate with project management, utilities, owners, third-party testing companies, and general contractors, and support the successful execution of MV projects from installation through energization.

• Leading and directing medium voltage crews in the field.
• Reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, utility drawings, and construction documents.
• Planning and coordinating duct banks, conduit systems, vaults, manholes, switch gear, transformers, and related MV equipment.
• Overseeing MV cable pulling, cable handling, splicing, and terminations.
• Coordinating outages, switching orders, inspections, and energization activities.
• Enforcing safety standards, including arc flash, shock protection, LOTO, grounding, and confined space procedures.
• Ensuring proper use of rubber goods, PPE, and product-specific certifications.
• Coordinating with third-party testing companies for Megger, Hi-Pot, VLF, and IR testing.
• Maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards on all assigned projects.

• Hospitals and medical facilities.
• Universities.
• Commercial high-rises.
• Commercial and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Utility-connected medium voltage distribution systems.

• Significant medium voltage installation and leadership experience.
• Experience with 12.47 kV and 34.5 kV systems preferred.
• Ability to read one-line drawings, utility drawings, and protection schemes.
• Experience with duct banks, vaults, manholes, switch gear, transformers, and pad-mounted equipment.
• Strong knowledge of MV cable pulling terminations, splicing, grounding, and equipment installation.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including coordination with third-party testing firms.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, energized work boundaries, arc flash, shock protection, and confined space requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with owners, GCs, utilities, and inspectors.
• Strong communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Rubber goods certification required.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Premium pay for specialty MV experience.
• Bonus potential.
• Vehicle stipend opportunities for qualifying roles.