Commercial Journeyman Electrician

Bopat Electric Company; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

Employer paid benefits

Paid PTO

Career development

Job summary

Bopat Electric in Maryland is seeking experienced Commercial Journeyman Electricians to join our construction team. You will read prints, lay out installations, and install commercial electrical systems on new construction, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and upgrades.

Applicants should have a Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license and 5+ years of commercial/industrial experience. We offer a strong field crew, competitive pay, overtime eligibility, and 401(k) with matching benefits.

Qualifications

• Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license required.
• 5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Ability to read prints and perform layout with minimal supervision.
• Experience with EMT and rigid conduit, feeders, panels, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with 120/208V and 277/480V systems and NEC safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial electrical systems on new construction, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and upgrades.
• Read blueprints, interpret drawings, and independently lay out installations.
• Install and bend conduit, pull feeders and branch circuits, and complete wiring and terminations.
• Install panels, switchgear, transformers, lighting, power distribution, and other equipment.
• Plan daily work, identify material needs, and complete installations with minimal supervision.
• Work with foremen, project managers, and other trades to keep projects moving.
• Mentor apprentices while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Follow NEC requirements and jobsite safety procedures.

Skills

Read prints

Layout

Electrical installations

NEC knowledge

Safety practices

Education

Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Bopat Electric is a trusted electrical services provider with a proud legacy dating back to 1972. We specialize in maintaining and optimizing critical electrical distribution systems, delivering reliable, safety‑first solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional environments. As part of the BCES Global Group, we combine the strength of a best‑in‑class international network with the agility and expertise of a respected local team—empowering our people to do exceptional work that keeps essential systems safe, resilient, and future‑ready.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401K with 7% matching and immediate vesting
• 100% employer paid benefits
• Paid PTO
• Career development and advancement opportunities

WHAT WE NEED

Bopat Electric is looking for experienced Commercial Journeyman Electricians to join our construction team in Maryland. We're looking for electricians who know their trade, can read prints, handle layout, and take ownership of their work without constant supervision. Our projects include commercial new construction, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and electrical upgrades. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working with a solid field crew, and have the experience to help guide apprentices, we'd like to talk with you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Install commercial electrical systems on new construction, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and electrical upgrades
• Read blueprints, interpret electrical drawings, and independently lay out installations
• Install and bend conduit, pull feeders and branch circuits, and complete wiring and terminations
• Install panels, switchgear, transformers, lighting, power distribution, and other commercial electrical equipment
• Plan daily work, identify material needs, and complete assigned installations with minimal supervision
• Work with foremen, project managers, and other trades to keep projects moving
• Help train and mentor apprentices while maintaining quality and productivity
• Follow NEC requirements and jobsite safety procedures

WHAT YOU BRING

• Active Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a qualifying license from another jurisdiction with applicable reciprocity
• 5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Ability to independently read prints, perform layout, and complete commercial electrical installations
• Strong hands‑on experience with EMT and rigid conduit, feeders, panels, transformers, switchgear, and terminations
• Experience working with commercial three‑phase electrical systems, including 120/208V and 277/480V
• Working knowledge of the NEC and commercial construction safety practices
• Ability to work independently and help direct apprentices when needed
• Reliable transportation and ability to report to project sites throughout Maryland
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred

Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will not be accepted. Any resume submitted without prior written authorization from BCES Global will be considered the property of BCES Global and/or its operating companies, and no placement fees will be paid.

Compensation ranges may vary based on individual experience. Final offers may differ from the posted range depending on a candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the specific role offered. This role includes overtime and double time eligibility in addition to the base rate.

Compensation Range: $30 USD - $45 USD

Bopat Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.