Electrician

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks an Electrician for its Water Plant operations. You will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, motor control centers, PLCs, SCADA, and VFDs to ensure safe, continuous water treatment and pumping processes.

You'll diagnose complex electrical issues, update wiring diagrams, and work with operations, mechanical, and instrumentation teams. A valid NC driver's license is required; 1–3 years journey-level experience preferred; safety and NEC compliance are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1–3 years journey-level electrician experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level electrical work on process instrumentation and power distribution.
• Directs and reviews work of other electricians.
• Troubleshoots distribution infrastructure and coordinates repairs.
• Inspects and maintains security systems, fire alarms, and access control.
• Maintains technical documentation and inventory; supports other trades.
• Responds to emergency repairs as needed.
• Operates City vehicle to job sites.

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC/SCADA knowledge

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Join Our Essential Team as an Electrician

The Electrician - Water Plant position is part of the Plant Industrial Trades Series, devoted to journey-level skilled trades work in the construction, alteration and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and control equipment supporting the operations of a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility. This role ensures the continuous and safe operation of medium-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and instrumentation critical to water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and diagnosing complex electrical and control system issues, performing preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, updating wiring diagrams and control schematics, and ensuring all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and safety regulations. The electrician collaborates closely with operations, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.

About You:

We are seeking a highly proficient Electrician with demonstrated expertise in industrial electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation. You possess exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints. We value leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members, alongside a strong adherence to all safety regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is a readiness to respond to urgent electrical needs.

About Us:

The City of Raleigh offers many benefits to the employee. We offer medical, dental, vision as well as 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick days, retirement and much more. The water treatment division works together to ensure the City of Raleigh, and its surrounding communities receive clean and safe drinking water. In Maintenance we are committed to improving the functionality of our facilities and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that we can be proud of.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level electrical work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation, electrical controls, power distribution, process equipment, power generation, and automation systems for water treatment plants and remote facilities
• Provides direction and review the work of other electricians
• Troubleshoots electrical distribution infrastructure, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues, including evaluating safety and reliability, determining repair needs, and coordinating resources
• Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and installs, maintains, and repairs security, fire alarm, and access control systems
• Manages technical documentation, maintains records, determines material needs, and manages inventory. Evaluates project impact, coordinates with stakeholders, and provides support to other trades
• Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events
• This role requires the operation of a City-owned work vehicle on a regular basis for the purpose of getting to and from job sites

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years' experience as a journey level electrician or related work

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Electrical principles, circuits, wiring, and components
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Electrical safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards to ensure a safe working environment

Skill in:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems
• Diagnosing equipment malfunctions
• Using tools and equipment
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate maintenance and repairs
• Coordinating with team members and supervisors
• Identifying and addressing electrical problems using critical and analytical thinking

Ability to:

• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Collaborate with colleagues on projects and tasks
• Provide customer service and interact professionally with plant operators and other stakeholders
• Adapt to and learn new technologies and procedures as needed
• Assess situations and make informed decisions
• Troubleshoot and fix electrical issues

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment, an outdoor environment, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment.

Work Exposures:

Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, or loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.