Appr Electrician

mydpr; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA is seeking an entry-level Electrician Apprentice to support licensed electricians by preparing materials, tools, and work areas for daily tasks. You will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems under supervision, follow detailed wiring instructions, and participate in on-the-job and classroom training to develop trade skills.

OSHA 10 certification is preferred, with completion within 6 months of hire; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a state-approved electrical apprenticeship program is required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire is required if not already completed.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems under direct supervision.
• Follows detailed instructions to complete basic wiring, conduit installation, and equipment setup.
• Observes and practices safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
• Documents completed tasks and materials used to assist with project tracking, and communicates progress and questions to crew members to facilitate learning and project coordination.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of job sites and workspaces.
• Participates in structured on-the-job and classroom training to develop trade skills and understanding of construction process.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Electrical apprenticeship enrollment

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (preferred)

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports licensed electricians by preparing materials, tools, and work areas for daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems under direct supervision.
• Follows detailed instructions to complete basic wiring, conduit installation, and equipment setup.
• Observes and practices safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
• Documents completed tasks and materials used to assist with project tracking, and communicates progress and questions to crew members to facilitate learning and project coordination.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of job sites and workspaces.
• Participates in structured on-the-job and classroom training to develop trade skills and understanding of construction process.

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• Enrollment in a state-approved electrical apprenticeship program required.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.