Journeyman Electrician

Encore Electric, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Employee 401(k) matching

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to lead apprentices on commercial electrical construction and service projects. This role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and delivering quality workmanship on time.

You will install raceway, pull wires, read blueprints, and mentor apprentices while staying current with the National Electrical Code. Must reside in Colorado; job sites are in Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle County.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and journeyman license.
• Experience in commercial electrical construction and service work is preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to lead apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Direct Apprentices and other Journeymen on tasks.
• Read and understand basic blueprints.
• Install raceway, pull wire, and mount equipment.
• Plan materials and tools for jobs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Electrical knowledge

Mathematics (Algebra/Geometry)

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Wireman’s license (Colorado)

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Encore Electric is a Colorado Licensed electrical contractor with opportunities throughout Colorado. We are focused on delivering a wide array of electrical construction projects and maintenance services. We're there for our customers exactly when needed with the right talent, the right tools, and the right technology.

We are looking for the best electricians out there that expect more from their employer. We provide great pay and benefits, opportunity for training and advancement, & not to mention the stability of being a part of a company that has many years worth of backlog.

Overview

The Journeyman directs the tasks of Apprentices and potentially other Journeymen electricians and participates in commercial electrical construction and service work.

Compensation Range for this Role:

$38.00-44.00 per hour, depending on experience (some job site incentives are available)

Must live locally! No housing provided at this time. Projects currently located in Roaring Fork Valley along with Eagle County.

General Responsibilities

• Works with a commitment to safety
• Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
• Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
• Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
• Keeps work area clean
• Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
• Treats tools with respect
• Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Identifies electrical parts and components
• Perform strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing
• Keeps up with changing technology
• Keeps up with the national electrical code
• Wears tools at all required times
• Work in all weather conditions

Specific Responsibilities

Leadership

• Assist Apprentices in completing Apprenticeship Paperwork including hours and reviews
• Lay out and organizes assigned tasks to apprentices
• Take accountability for their continuing education, including:
• Keeping up with changing technology
• Keeping up with the national electrical code
• Responsible for leading communications with apprentices and following direction from foreman including tell back procedure

Risk Management

• Take accountability and responsibility for safety, quality control and productivity ensuring employees do it safe, do it right, then work on speed and on other projects
• Catch and correct errorsEnsure employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective Equipment
• Plan materials and tools needed to complete the job
• May perform hot work if qualified and trained with all necessary precautions in place

General

• Install raceway, pull wire, and mount equipment, training apprentices to do the same
• Assemble and install small to large electrical parts and pieces, training apprentices to do the same
• Trim outlets, recessed cans and other repetitive finish work, training apprentices to do the same
• Use electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device and panel size, and disconnect
• Read and understand basic blueprints
• Handle material required for the job
• Perform duties as assigned by foreman

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of

• The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials and equipment required for installation
• Constructability and the construction process
• Electrical construction to manage costs
• Algebra and geometry
• Statistics

Physical Requirements

A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field is preferred such as four years of apprenticeship training or three years of apprenticeship training with two year degree from technical college.
• A Journeyman Wireman’s license from the State of Colorado or appropriate State is required.

Benefits

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Motivations

Preferred

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Applications will close on October 1, 2026 or once role has been filled.