Industrial Electrician - Apprentice Level 4 to Journeyman

Serve-Electric; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Mileage and Drive Time Paid

Per Diem and Lodging Paid

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment

Real Growth Paths: Foreman/PM/Branch

In-House Apprenticeship Program

Job summary

Serve Electric in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician at Apprentice to Journeyman level for a long-term Iowa project. Travel is involved, with licensure requirements depending on state reciprocity.

The role emphasizes leading crews, training apprentices, and ensuring safety and code compliance on industrial sites. Ideal candidates have strong industrial experience, ability to troubleshoot without full schematics, and proficiency with 120V/480V systems, motor controls, and

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OR
• Level 4 Apprentice with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
• Hands-on industrial electrical experience verified
• Ability to troubleshoot without schematics or full customer information
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
• Experience with feeder sizing
• Ability to measure, thread, bend and run EMT/conduit up to 4 inches
• Strong NEC knowledge
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and rough sketches
• Capable of training less experienced electricians
• Leadership and growth potential to Foreman
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites, with the opportunity to step into a Foreman role
• Leading and supervising crews on assigned job sites
• Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
• Inspecting installations for quality and code compliance
• Upholding job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
• Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish without complete schematics
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT/conduit up to 4 inches
• Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
• Communicating with customers, service manager, and team
• Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
• Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
• Conducting employee evaluations

Skills

Industrial troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Team leadership

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

Journeyman/Master license

Level 4 Apprentice with 3+ years industrial experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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Industrial Electrician - Apprentice Level 4 to Journeyman

Full Time Technical Sterling Heights, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1035

Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – TRAVEL JOURNEYMAN / LEVEL 4

Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites – Based in Iowa

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Licensed Journeyman / Level 4 Electricians for a long-term Iowa project running approximately one year. Each candidate must hold an active license issued by the State of Iowa, or an active license from a state that Iowa recognizes on a reciprocal basis.Reciprocal states currently accepted: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

We're specifically looking for candidates with future Foreman potential- electricians who are ready to take ownership of a job site, lead a crew, and grow into a Foreman role. If you're a licensed Journeyman who wants to join a team that takes industrial work seriously and is invested in developing you into a leader, we want to hear from you.

Industrial experience is strongly preferred for this role. While residential and commercial electrical experience can provide a foundation, it does not fully translate to the demands of this position. We are seeking electricians with proven industrial experience-specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers and working within industrial environments who can contribute effectively from day one.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay based on your experience and licensure level, with a clear path upward
• Mileage and Drive Time Paid
• Per Diem and Lodging Paid
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with matching
• Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
• Real Growth Paths: this role is designed to grow with you (Foreman - Project Manager - Branch Manager)
• In-House Apprenticeship Program: structured development to advance your career and licensure

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites, with the opportunity to step into a Foreman role
• Leading and supervising crews on assigned job sites
• Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
• Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish, often without complete schematics or full operator information
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")
• Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
• Communicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the team
• Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
• Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
• Conducting employee evaluations

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

One of the following is required:

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OR
• Level 4 Apprentice with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience

Plus all of the following:

• Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill)
• Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
• Experience with feeder sizing requirements
• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
• Strong working knowledge of NEC code
• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Capable of training less experienced electricians
• Leadership qualities and interest in growing into a Foreman role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems