Journeyman Electrician

Serve electric, llc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage & drive time paid

Per Diem and lodging paid

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Safety equipment & uniforms

Growth paths

In-house apprenticeship program

Job summary

Serve Electric is seeking licensed industrial electricians for a long-term Iowa project, starting remotely based in Iowa with travel to sites. The role offers growth into Foreman, project leadership, and on-site supervision across industrial electrical installs and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have Journeyman/Master or Apprentice licensure, strong troubleshooting, and experience with 480V systems, motor controls, and NEC coding.

Qualifications

• Active, state-issued electrician license: Journeyman/Master or Apprentice, or reciprocal license.
• Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot without complete schematics or operator information.
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems.
• Experience with motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards.
• Knowledge of NEC code and blueprints/ drawings interpretation.
• Leadership qualities and interest in Foreman progression.

Responsibilities

• Direct electrical work on industrial sites with Foreman responsibilities.
• Lead and supervise crews on assigned job sites.
• Mentor apprentices and newer team members.
• Inspect installations for quality and code compliance.
• Uphold job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC).
• Troubleshoot electrical issues from start to finish, often without full schematics.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Size feeders and manage tooling; wire 120V and 480V systems.
• Communicate with customers, service manager, and team; plan projects.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Wiring 120V/480V

Motor controls

NEC knowledge

Leadership

Travel willingness

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Full Time Technical Sterling Heights, MI, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly

LICENSED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – TRAVEL JOURNEYMAN / LEVEL 4

Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites (Based in Iowa to start)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are hiring Licensed Electricians (Journeyman/Level 4) for a long-term Iowa project running approximately one year. Each candidate must be a licensed electrician – either an active Journeyman/Master Electrician license, or an active Electrician Apprentice license, either issued by the State of Iowa or issued by a state that Iowa recognizes on a reciprocal basis. We need properly licensed electricians on-site in Iowa to stay compliant whenever state inspectors come through.

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, state-issued electrician license: either Journeyman/Master Electrician license or Electrician Apprentice license issued by the State of Iowa or by a reciprocal state (listed above)

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
• Willing and able to travel to job sites