Experienced Electrician

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Lead Electrician in Champaign, Illinois to oversee residential and commercial electrical projects. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to quality installations from blueprint to inspection.

Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, solid knowledge of NEC standards, and a solutions-driven mindset. The salary ranges from $23 to $33 per hour, creating a competitive opportunity for skilled electricians.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of residential or commercial electrical experience required.
• Valid driver license and tools to perform at Install Level 5.
• Solid command of NEC, blueprint reading, and fire alarm installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and commercial installations from blueprint to inspection.
• Direct assistants and junior electricians on-site.
• Step into Project Manager work on given projects.
• Solve field challenges independently and provide solutions.
• Ensure quality and code compliance with all work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

NEC compliance knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Why Edelman?

Are you a master electrician who's ready to run the job, not just work it? At Edelman, we're not just installing systems; we're building a team of leaders. We're looking for a Lead Electrician to take ownership of residential and commercial projects from rough-in through trim-out, run a crew, and step into Project Manager work on office spaces, restaurants, banks, and commercial build-outs. If you have the experience, the code knowledge, and the leadership instinct to make every job site better, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Job Site: Take full ownership of residential and commercial installations, from blueprint walkthrough to final inspection, working unsupervised on standard replacements and complex builds.
• Run a Crew: Direct assistants and junior electricians, hit target labor hours, and keep every project on budget and on schedule.
• Project Manage: Step into Project Manager work on office, restaurant, bank, and commercial build-outs after handoff — walkthroughs, inspections, change documentation, all of it.
• Solve Problems: When challenges come up in the field, you'll find the answer first and only loop in the Electrical Manager when you genuinely need them, always offering a path forward.
• Ensure Quality and Code Compliance: From NEC-compliant branch circuits to fire alarm installs, your work will meet the Edelman code-and-craft standard every time.
• Deliver an Experience: As the face of Edelman on the job site, you'll create a professional, respectful, high-quality experience for every customer and every general contractor.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of residential or commercial electrical experience. 7+ years preferred.
• Certifications: Valid driver license and insurable through our company insurance carrier. Possess the tools required to perform at Install Level 5.
• Expertise: Solid command of the NEC, blueprint reading, branch circuits, residential service builds, multi-family metering, fire alarm installation, and 1000-volt-and-below diagnostics. Comfortable with ServiceTitan and ProCore without manager help.
• Mindset: You're a Solutions Driven problem-solver and a Humbly Confident leader who puts the team's best interest on level with your own — the kind of pro junior electricians want to learn from.
• Dependability: You're on-time daily, prepared, organized, and safe — and you take pride in your truck, your tools, and your job site.

Ready to Lead?

If you're looking for a role where your craftsmanship is the standard and your leadership is part of the job, we want to talk to you. Apply today and start building a career at Edelman that you can be proud of.

Salary Description

$23 - $33 per hour