Electrician

Donohoe Construction Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid training

Tool reimbursement

Job summary

Donohoe Construction Company in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced electrician to join our CBS team. You will troubleshoot and maintain commercial electrical systems, with a focus on HVAC equipment and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the field and possesses strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive compensation is offered, reaching $55 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrician experience.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits.
• Proficient conduit skills in EMT, rigid, and PVC.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot commercial electrical systems and circuits.
• Install and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Conduit installation

HVAC equipment experience

Reading electrical schematics

Tools

Multimeter

Megger tester

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot commercial electrical systems, circuits, relays, starters, disconnects, and power/control wiring.
• Install, wire, start up, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) serving pumps, fans, AHUs, chillers, and HVAC equipment.
• Perform conduit installation, bending, routing, supporting, and troubleshooting for EMT, rigid, PVC, power wiring, and control wiring.
• Diagnose electrical issues using meters, drawings, field testing, and safe troubleshooting practices.
• Support HVAC equipment start-up, retrofit work, service repairs, and controls installation projects.
• Work with controls technicians to verify wiring, point‑to‑point checkout, sensor/actuator operation, and equipment interlocks.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel drawings, control drawings, and mechanical plans.
• 120/208/480V electrical systems, panels, disconnects, starters, motor controls, VFDs, and control panels.
• HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, VAVs, exhaust fans, and mechanical rooms.
• BAS/controls wiring and devices when needed, including low-voltage circuits, sensors, actuators, DDC controllers, and BACnet devices.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrician experience; HVAC equipment experience preferred.

• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits, including power, controls, relays, starters, safeties, interlocks, and motor circuits.
• Strong VFD experience: installation, wiring, parameter setup, fault diagnosis, commissioning support, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient conduit skills: bending, threading, routing, supporting, and clean installation of EMT, rigid, and PVC.
• Experience with 120/208/480V systems, motor controls, disconnects, starters, transformers, and HVAC power distribution.
• Ability to use multimeters, megger testers, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, control drawings, and mechanical plans.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to lift 50 lbs, and ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and at heights.
• Added benefit: experience with BAS systems, low-voltage controls, DDC controllers, BACnet, Niagara/Tridium, Schneider, Honeywell, or BAS troubleshooting.

Benefits & Compensation

• $40-$55 per hour based on experience and skill level.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Tool reimbursement.
• Health insurance and 401(k).
• Paid training, certifications, and growth within the CBS Controls Division.

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