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Exhibit 10.40

 Exhibit 10.40 

CONSULTING AGREEMENT 
 This Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered to be effective as of September 1, 2012, by and between Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (hereinafter “IES” or the
“Company”) and William L. Fiedler (hereinafter “Consultant”). 
 RECITALS 

WHEREAS, until his separation from the Company on August 31, 2012 Consultant was an officer of IES, as well as an officer and
director of subsidiaries of IES (collectively the IES Companies); and 
 WHEREAS, Consultant has expertise in the area of
IES’ business and is willing to provide consulting services to IES as set forth herein and it is contemplated the Consultant will devote the necessary time in fulfillment of this Agreement, and 

WHEREAS, Consultant is willing and desires to enter into this Agreement for consideration as set forth herein in lieu of payment by the
Company for outplacement services as described in section 2(f) of the Separation and General Release Agreement between the Company and Consultant dated as of August 31, 2012 (the “Separation Agreement”), and 

WHEREAS, IES is willing and desires to engage Consultant as an independent contractor, and not as an employee, on the terms and
conditions set forth herein. 
 AGREEMENT 
 In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows: 

1. Terms And Scope Of Services 
 a. This Agreement shall control and govern all work performed by Consultant under subsequent verbal or written orders or agreements for any type of service performed. No subsequent variance from,
amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be binding upon the IES Companies unless it is in writing, expressly provides that it is intended as a variance, amendment or modification and is executed by a fully authorized representative of
IES Companies. 
 b. The term of this Agreement and scope of services to be provided hereunder is set forth in
“Exhibit A” and as further modified and amended under subsequent written agreements between the parties. It is understood that the maximum number of hours of services to be provided hereunder is 40 hours per month up to an aggregate
maximum of 120 hours during the Term, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties hereto. 

  
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 2. Term; Termination; Rights on Termination. This Agreement will commence on the
date first written above, and unless modified by the mutual written agreement of the parties, shall continue for a period of six (6) months. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by either party with ten
(10) days written notice to the other party. 
 In the event IES terminates this Agreement during the Term of this
Agreement, Consultant shall receive from IES, the monthly Consulting Fee (defined below) then in effect for whatever time period is remaining under the Term of this Agreement. 
 3. Compensation. 
 a. Consulting Fee. In lieu of
payment by the Company for outplacement assistance as described in section 2(f) of the Separation Agreement, and in consideration of the services to be performed by Consultant, IES agrees to pay Consultant twenty thousand and 00/100 dollars
($20,000.00) payable in six (6) monthly installments in the amount of three thousand three hundred thirty-three and 33/100 dollars ($3,333.33) payable on or before the last business day of each month during the Term of this Agreement
(“Consulting Fee”). 
 b. Business Expenses. All travel and out of pocket expenses incurred by
Consultant for the benefit of the IES Companies and in the performance of this agreement shall be reimbursed by the Company within ten (10) business days following presentation of valid expense receipts. 

4. Taxes. Consultant agrees to accept exclusive liability for the payment of any payroll taxes, contributions for unemployment
insurance, old age and survivor’s insurance or annuities, which are based on wages, salaries or other remuneration paid to Consultant; and Consultant agrees to reimburse IES for any of the aforesaid taxes or contributions which by law IES may
be required to pay because of Consultant’s failure to pay the same. 
 Further, the Consultant agrees to accept exclusive
liability for the payment of any tax obligation under IRC §409A which are based on wages, salaries, or other remuneration paid to Consultant and Consultant agrees to reimburse IES for any of the aforesaid taxes or contributions which by law IES
may be required to pay because of Consultant’s failure to pay the same. 
 5. Relationship Of The Parties

 a. The Consultant as an independent contractor shall perform the services rendered under this Agreement. It is
specifically understood and agreed that the manner and means of performing the services required under this Agreement shall be at the sole discretion of the Consultant through use of his independent judgment. 

  
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 b. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind IES Companies or any
of its officers or employees to any agreement or to make managerial or Consultant decisions that are binding on IES Companies. The Consultant shall not be subject to the supervision, direction or control of IES Companies as to the particular means
or methods of performing his services. However, the IES Companies shall retain the right to review and inspect at any time any part of the work performed by Consultant to assure compliance with customary standards and specifications. 

6. Delivery of Proprietary and Confidential Information. Upon request or when Consultant’s relationship with the Company
terminates, Consultant will immediately deliver to the Company all copies of any and all materials and writings received from, created for, or belonging to the Company including, but not limited to, those which relate to or contain Proprietary or
Confidential Information. 
 7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between
the parties hereto with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements, representations or warranties between them respecting the subject matter hereof. 

8. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by Consultant and by a duly authorized officer of IES.

 9. Remedy for Breach. Should either Consultant or IES resort to legal proceedings to enforce this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such legal proceeding shall be awarded, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with such proceeding. 

10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and all actions arising hereunder shall be governed by,
the laws of the State of Texas and any dispute will be resolved in Harris County, Texas. 

  
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 11. This Agreement is executed in duplicate originals and is not effective unless signed
by both parties. 
  

							
	Consultant	 	  	 	Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
				
	/s/ William L. Fiedler	 		 	By:	 	/s/ James M. Lindstrom
	 William L. Fiedler
	 		 		 	 James M. Lindstrom

President and Chief Executive

Officer

  
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 EXHIBIT “A” 

SCOPE OF SERVICES 
 IES hereby
engages Consultant to render, as an independent contractor to: 
  

	 	1.	Review of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and the FY 2012 Proxy. 

  

	 	2.	Consult with management regarding disclosure issues and other related legal matters. 

 

	 	3.	Assist in the evaluation of and consult with management regarding any potential strategic transactions. 

It is contemplated that the Consultant may not be asked to perform all of the above listed services during the performance of this Agreement. At the same
time, it is contemplated that the Consultant may be asked to render and perform other valued consulting services to the Company. All services rendered and performance thereof, shall be at the direction of the General Counsel of IES.

  
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5Letter from MetLife, Inc. to Nicholas D. Latrenta, dated December 11, 2012

 Exhibit 10.1 

 
 

 
 December 11, 2012 
 Nicholas D. Latrenta 
 Executive Vice President and General Counsel 

Dear Nick: 
 We appreciate your offer to remain
with MetLife for a limited period of time to ensure a smooth transition to your successor General Counsel, and we are pleased to memorialize arrangements for you to do so in this letter. Your professionalism and dedication throughout your career
with MetLife has exemplified what our executives and associates can achieve. 
 Beginning with the date that your successor General Counsel of
MetLife, Inc. begins employment, your own employment with MetLife will continue on an at-will basis in the position of “Special Counsel” and your monthly base salary rate will be adjusted to $43,000 payable on MetLife Group, Inc.’s
normal payroll schedule. Your duties will include providing legal advice to and otherwise consulting with the General Counsel and the Chief Executive Officer of MetLife, Inc. and others at MetLife as an attorney for MetLife, Inc. and its affiliates,
on an as needed basis. In light of the substantial change in your role and time expected to be spent on MetLife matters, you will have a separation from service for deferred compensation payment purposes, in accordance with Internal Revenue Code
Section 409A, effective the date your new duties under this agreement begin. 
 In your new role, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer
of MetLife, Inc., but will no longer be a member of the Executive Group or an officer or director of MetLife, Inc. or any affiliate of MetLife, Inc., or a trustee or fiduciary of any trust or benefit plan associated with MetLife, or a representative
of MetLife on any committees or association; your resignation from these positions will be effective on the date you assume your Special Counsel position. 
 During your employment, you will remain eligible for MetLife’s compensation and benefit plans subject to their terms. MetLife, Inc. will also indemnify you and hold you harmless from any and all
claims arising out of or in connection with any service or advice that you provide during this period, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs, to the same extent as it indemnifies and holds harmless its officers under its
bylaws. 
 We understand your intention to retire from MetLife effective March 31, 2013, and we expect that the transition and other matters on
which you are needed should conclude by that time. 

 In order to memorialize our common understanding, please return one signed copy of this letter to me. If you
have any questions, please contact me. The terms of this letter are subject to review and approval by the MetLife, Inc. Compensation Committee and Board of Directors. 
  

			
	Sincerely,
	
	MetLife, Inc.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Frans Hijkoop

		 	Frans Hijkoop
		 	Executive Vice President and
		 	Chief Human Resources Officer
	
	I accept these arrangements.
	
	 /s/ Nicholas D. Latrenta

	Nicholas D. Latrenta
	
	 12/11/12

	Date

  
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