Journeyman Electrician

Socket.dev; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance premiums fully paid

Health Insurance

Education Support

Parental Leave Top Up

Tools Provided

Uniform Provided

Lunch Provided

401k

Job summary

Jetson in Columbia, MD seeks an experienced residential electrician to join a hands-on crew installing electric heat pump systems, reading blueprints, and ensuring safe, code-compliant installations.

You will upgrade panels, calculate loads, and collaborate with engineering to improve install processes while maintaining high quality and efficiency. Valid journeyman license preferred; excellent problem-solving and attention to detail required.

Qualifications

• Extensive residential retrofit experience required.
• Journeyman license in Columbia, MD preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential electrical building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems to support heat pump installs.
• Calculate electrical loads and upgrade main panels as needed.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams; troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

Skills

Residential retrofit experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman/Licensed electrician (Columbia, MD)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

About Jetson

Jetson is on a mission to accelerate the transition of 100 million homes across North America away from fossil fuels toward sustainable energy use. We believe in a future that is 100% electric and 100% better.

Homes are one of the largest sources of carbon emissions, yet adoption of solutions like heat pumps remains slow due to cost and complexity. Jetson is solving this by building the first fully vertically integrated home electrification company — making clean energy simple, transparent, and affordable.

We rely heavily on technology, automation, and data to scale this impact. At Jetson, we value people who are excellent at their craft, curious about new tools (including AI), and motivated to continuously improve how work gets done.

The Opportunity

We are looking for individuals in Columbia, MD with deep residential electrical install experience to help us improve processes and procedures that will ensure high quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for working as a part of a crew to remove gas furnaces, install electric heat pump systems, and collaborate with engineering teams on how the product can be improved and the install process streamlined.

What You'll Do:

• Install required electrical to support heat pump installs
• Calculate electrical loads
• Upgrade main electrical panels as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform necessary repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems
• Collaborate with other team members to complete projects efficiently
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
• Test electrical systems for functionality and efficiency

What You Bring:

• Extensive residential retrofit experience required
• Journeyman/Licensed electrician in Columbia, Maryland and surrounding areas preferred but other licenses or certifications considered
• Well versed in newer technologies like SMART panels, splitters, sub-panels, to optimize when faced with main panel or full service upgrades
• Well versed in modern residential electrical building codes
• Strong knowledge of power tools and hand tools used in electrical work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks
• Valid driver's license

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34 - $41 per hour

Benefits:

Dental Care, Vision Care & Life Insurance premiums fully paid by Jetson

Health Insurance premium 85% paid by Jetson

Education Support

Parental Leave Top Up

Tools Provided

Uniform Provided

Lunch Provided

401k program

Work Location: In person - Columbia, MD

U.S. Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Canada Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring. We do not discriminate on any ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.