Commercial Journeyman Electrician – Lead Field Position

On-site Electric Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Prevailing wage projects

Company events

Job summary

On-Site Electric is seeking a Colorado-licensed Journeyman Electrician to lead field projects in the Denver area. This lead-level role requires independent work, project planning, and supervision of apprentices, serving as the primary field contact for customers and contractors.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage, health and other benefits, a company vehicle for business use, and opportunities to advance into project management as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Journeyman Electrician License is required.
• Strong commercial/industrial electrical experience.
• Proven ability to independently run jobs and organize field work.
• Strong EMT conduit bending and installation skills.
• Ability to read and work from plans and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial and industrial electrical projects from startup through punch list and completion.
• Plan daily work, manpower, materials, and jobsite priorities.
• Lead and develop apprentices and other electricians.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, schedules, and one-lines.
• Lay out, bend, and install EMT and RMC conduit.
• Install feeders, branch circuits, panels, lighting systems, equipment, and controls.
• Perform service work, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Work with motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control wiring.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, facility personnel, and our project management team.
• Identify field issues early and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain productivity, workmanship, safety, and jobsite organization.
• Represent On-Site Electric professionally at customer facilities.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Lead field projects

Read electrical plans

Troubleshooting

Job description

On-Site Electric is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor based in Golden, Colorado. We are hiring an experienced, Colorado-licensed Journeyman Electrician to lead field projects.

This lead-level field position requires an electrician who can work independently, plan and organize projects, direct apprentices and other electricians, and resolve issues in the field. The successful candidate will serve as the primary field contact for customers, general contractors, and facility personnel on assigned projects, working closely with our project management and leadership team.

What We Offer

• $42.00–$47.00 per hour, based on experience
• Prevailing wage projects paid at applicable rates
• Take-home company vehicle, for business use only
• Health insurance, with 65% of the base plan premium paid by the company
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Primarily Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week; some projects run four 10-hour days. Occasional weekend and on-call work may be required, though it is limited
• A variety of commercial and industrial projects across the Denver metro area and Front Range
• A career path into project management as the company grows
• Accessible, responsive leadership that supports you in the field

What You'll Do

• Run commercial and industrial electrical projects from startup through punch list and completion
• Plan daily work, manpower, materials, and jobsite priorities
• Lead and develop apprentices and other electricians
• Read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, schedules, and one-lines
• Lay out, bend, and install EMT and RMC conduit
• Install feeders, branch circuits, panels, lighting systems, equipment, and controls
• Perform service work, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades
• Work with motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control wiring
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, facility personnel, and our project management team
• Identify field issues early and recommend practical solutions
• Maintain productivity, workmanship, safety, and jobsite organization
• Represent On-Site Electric professionally at customer facilities

The Work We Do

• Commercial and industrial electrical construction
• Manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Tenant improvements and facility upgrades
• Equipment installations, motor controls, and VFDs
• Lighting, lighting controls, automation, and control wiring
• Service and troubleshooting
• Government and prevailing wage projects
• Work in active and occupied facilities, including planned shutdowns and off-hours work when required

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado Journeyman Electrician License
• Strong commercial and/or industrial electrical experience
• Proven ability to independently run jobs and organize field work
• Strong EMT conduit bending and installation skills
• Ability to read and work from plans and specifications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Dependable attendance and professional communication

Strongly Preferred

• Experience leading apprentices or small crews
• Industrial, manufacturing, or service and troubleshooting experience
• Motor controls, VFD, or automation experience
• Experience coordinating directly with customers, facility managers, or general contractors

Residential-only experience will generally not meet the requirements for this position.

Our Culture

On-Site Electric is a family-owned company with a close-knit team. Our size allows us to know our employees and our clients personally, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with the customers we serve.

We are committed to quality workmanship and attention to detail on every project. That commitment extends beyond the finished installation to how we manage our work: accurate time and material tracking, efficient use of labor, and clear communication with the office. These habits allow us to deliver excellent service to our customers while keeping the company strong, so we can continue to invest in our people.

The electricians who succeed here are honest, dependable, and organized. They take ownership of their work and communicate when issues arise. In return, we trust experienced electricians to do their jobs without micromanagement, with support from our project management and leadership team when needed.

Our Hiring Process

• Application review and phone conversation
• In-person interview
• Professional reference checks and driving record review