Electrician

Software Placement Group; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks licensed Journeyman Electricians to lead small site crews for commercial, healthcare, and industrial installations across CT and Westchester County, NY. Position is on-site with full-time hours and a high-volume hiring need (10 openings).

Pay ranges from $38.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• CT Journeyman electrical license (E-2 or E-1) required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; background/drug screen.
• Must work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong blueprint reading and crew communication skills.
• OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Layout, plan, and execute electrical installations using drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lead and supervise small work crews on commercial, healthcare, and industrial sites.
• Install, repair, and test wiring, lighting, switchgear, and conductors to code.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Crew communication

Conductor phasing/color code

Safety compliance

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Education

CT Journeyman Electrical License (E-2/E-1)

Driver's License (clean record)

OSHA 30 certification

NFPA 70E certification

Job description

Location: Southwestern CT / Fairfield County Area (On-Site) | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site | Compensation: $38.00 – $44.00 / hour (DOE) + Overtime

Overview

A premier electrical contractor with 35+ years in business is seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians to lead small site crews and perform commercial, healthcare, and industrial electrical installations across CT and Westchester County, NY. This is a high-volume hiring need with 10 openings available.

What you'll do

• Layout, plan, and execute electrical installations using design drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lead and supervise small work crews on commercial, industrial, and healthcare jobsites.
• Install, repair, and test wiring, lighting, switchgear, and conductive elements to ensure compliance with local/national codes.
• Maintain accountability for site tools, equipment, and materials; strictly adhere to company safety policies (Haz-Com, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space).

Required qualifications

• Active State of Connecticut Journeyman Electrical License (E-2 or E-1) required.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean record; must pass background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Comfort working at heights (ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts) and in restricted/confined spaces.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong blueprint reading, conductor phasing/color code identification, and crew communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred.
• NFPA 70E certification strongly preferred.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay rate of $38.00 – $44.00 / hour (DOE) plus overtime.
• Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO.

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to lead crews on commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects with a well-established contractor, along with competitive hourly pay, overtime, and a full benefits package.