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If you’re looking for a career with an established and growing organization… If you want to work among a tight-knit group of professionals in a place where safety is always first… If you take pride in your work…If you want to build a career with a company known for its expertise and innovation…Then, let’s talk!
SR. PROJECT SCHEDULER
Sr. Project Scheduler
The Scheduler is responsible for overseeing scheduling support functions, serving as the primary point of contact for Irby’s project schedules. This role involves developing integrated project schedules, maintaining schedules regularly, updating progress with consistent reporting, enforcing standards and best practices, coordinating with counterparts for both owners and subcontractors, and providing functional scheduling to support project needs. The Scheduler will be responsible for managing and developing schedules in both MS Project and Primavera P6, supporting the Project Manager and construction teams by providing insights and analysis on progress and performance against these schedules.
Location: Richland, MS, Lockhart, TX, Cocoa, FL, and Lakeland, FL
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Human Resources Manager
The HR Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, and oversight of human resources functions with an emphasis on benefits administration, compliance, and employee support. This role partners closely with HR leadership, payroll, and external vendors to ensure the effective delivery of benefits programs, while also supporting employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR compliance. The HR Manager serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers, ensuring HR processes align with company goals and legal requirements.
Location: Richland, MS
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Payroll Specialist
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly, multi-state payroll for a large employee population. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, manages employee deductions and garnishments, supports tax reporting and filings, and serves as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Location: Richland, MS
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
DIRECTOR OF SUBSTATIONS
Director of Substations
The Director of Substations at Irby Construction Company provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for Irby’s substation business, overseeing the performance and results of all substation engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities. This role is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, workforce development, and client satisfaction across multiple projects and programs.
The Director leads through Project Managers and Substation Superintendents, establishes standardized execution practices, and ensures alignment with Irby and Quanta objectives while driving growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across the substation portfolio.
Location: Richland, MS
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
PROJECT SAFETY COORDINATOR
Project Safety Coordinator
A Project Safety Coordinator at Irby Construction Company (Transmission Powerline Construction) (TEXAS/OKLAHOMA)
Make an impact in the power that keeps Texas and Oklahoma running! At Irby Construction Company, we build the infrastructure that powers communities — and we do it safely, every single day.
We’re seeking a Project Safety Coordinator with hands-on Transmission Powerline and Substation experience who’s ready to lead safety efforts across Texas. If you’ve worked in the field, led crews, and take pride in keeping people safe, and building the next leader, this is your opportunity to make an impact in this industry.
Location: Texas & Oklahoma
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
WIRE STRINGING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (TRANSMISSION)
Wire Stringing/Heavy Equipment Operator (Transmission)
A Wire Stringing Operator and a Heavy Equipment Operator at Irby Construction Company is a position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations. THIS POSITION WILL BE FOR THE WHOLE STATE OF FLORIDA.
Location: Florida
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN FOREMAN (TRANSMISSION)
Journeyman Lineman Foreman (Transmission)
A Journeyman Lineman Foreman (Transmission) at Irby Construction Company oversees a team of linemen in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power lines and electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project completion according to company standards. This leadership role involves assigning tasks, conducting safety analyses, coordinating with management, and training less experienced crew members, while also performing skilled electrical work. NOTE: THIS JOB WILL BE FOR ALL OF FLORIDA
Location: Florida
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
TRANSMISSION SUPERINTENDENT
Transmission Superintendent
A Superintendent at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years of Transmission construction experience. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as a superintendent for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards. Must be able to direct multiple crews. THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR THE WHOLE STATE OF FLORIDA
Location: Florida
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
TRANSMISSION ESTIMATOR II
Transmission Estimator II
A Estimator II at Irby Construction Company is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil construction projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret project specifications, drawings, and bid documents. The Estimator collaborates with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements and organizational goals.
Location: Lockhart, TX and Tulsa, OK
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
SUBSTATION ESTIMATOR II
Substation Estimator II
A Substation Estimator II at Irby Construction Company is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil construction projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret project specifications, drawings, and bid documents. The Estimator collaborates with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements and organizational goals.
Location: Lockhart, TX
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
SUBSTATION PROJECT MANAGER
Substation Project Manager
Substation Project Manager at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years of substation construction experience. The individual will possess all the skills required for assignment as a Project Manager for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards. Must be able to direct multiple crews.
Location: Lockhart, TX
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for
this position.
SUBSTATION PROJECT MANAGER
Substation Project Manager
Substation Project Manager at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of eight to ten (4-5) years of substation construction experience. The individual will possess all the skills required for assignment as a Project Manager for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards. Must be able to direct multiple crews. THIS JOB LISTING IS FOR THE TULSA, OK REGION.
Location: Tulsa, OK
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for
this position.
SUBSTATION FOREMAN
Substation Foreman
Substation Foreman at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of one (4) years of experience in a Journeymen electrical role. Substation, Commercial, or Industrial construction Journeymen electrical experience is a plus. Journeymen electricians must have a valid journeymen electrician card or be able to pass the Journeymen electricians test per government standards. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment from the foreman for complete electrical installations. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards, as well as the National Electrical Code. THIS JOB IS FOR TEXAS FOR SEVERAL LOCATIONS.
Location: Texas
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for
this position.
FIVE-MAN CREWS
Five-Man Crews
A Journeyman Lineman at Irby Construction Company classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required. THE DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN OPENINGS WILL BE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA.
Location: Lake Charles, LA
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for
this position.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN - DISTRIBUTION
Journeyman Lineman – Distribution
A Journeyman Lineman at Irby Construction Company classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required.
Location: Lake Charles, LA, and Baton Rouge, LA
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for
this position.
WE’RE HIRING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKERS NOW!
Distribution & Transmission
Must have 2 years of journeyman lineworker experience and be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is offered for this position.
it’s MORE THAN A JOB…
It’s a chance to be a part of the Irby Family.
Whether part of the team for two or twenty years, we’re all like family at Irby. We started as a family business and have carried that culture forward as we’ve grown into an industry-leading $600M company. There’s a pride that comes with working here and it shows in our work. Irby Construction Company’s extraordinary record of success can be attributed to our people who are among the most respected, experienced, and talented in the industry.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Some of our benefits including the following. Contact us for more information.
- Competitive wages, salary, incentives and bonus structure
- Group Health, Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
- Optional Dental and Vision Plans
- Optional Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan
- Corporate stability (the backing of a Fortune 500 company with the autonomy of an established family-owned company)
- Affiliation with Northwest Lineman College
Irby Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.
Irby Construction Company prohibits all types of discrimination and is committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Irby Construction Company’s HR Department at [email protected].
Benefits are subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.
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