Journeyman Electrician

TAI; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Profit sharing bonus

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in Linthicum, Maryland, for our Specialty Construction group. The role focuses on diagnostics, installation of rigid conduit, instrumentation, and 24/7 plant reliability across heavy equipment and power distribution systems.

You will perform predictive maintenance, develop wiring diagrams, and use precise instruments. OSHA 10 or equivalent is required, with travel to Baltimore-area sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman papers or 5 years industrial electrician experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and safety codes.
• OSHA 10 certification required or ability to obtain.
• Reliable transportation and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems including installing conduit, wiring, motors, instrumentation, starters and temporary wiring.
• Diagnose and correct electrical malfunctions to maintain equipment effectiveness.
• Maintain and repair plant instrumentation and develop wiring diagrams as needed.
• Use precision instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, wattmeters).
• Install and repair cranes, elevators, and related equipment; perform overhead crane maintenance.
• Complete records and inventory for job performance; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Journeyman license

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Programmable controllers

Job description

Back Journeyman Electrician Technical Services Linthicum , Maryland Full-Time Sep 23, 2026

About the Role:

As a Journeyman Electrician within our Specialty Construction group, you will act as a critical technical resource ensuring the reliability and safety of complex industrial electrical systems. This role is centered on high-level system diagnostics and technical execution, where you will troubleshoot intricate AC/DC control circuits and manage the installation of rigid conduit and instrumentation. From performing predictive maintenance to developing custom wiring diagrams, your function is to provide 24/7/365 operational stability for facility-wide equipment, including heavy machinery, power distribution systems, and precision plant instrumentation.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems including installing (rigid) conduit and wirings, motors, instrumentation, recording devices, starters and temporary wiring setups.
• Diagnose and correct electrical malfunctions so as to maintain equipment in a state of operating effectiveness.
• Maintain and repair plant instrumentation.
• Develop wiring diagrams as necessary.
• Use precision instrumentation such as voltmeter, ammeter, megger, wattmeter, etc.
• Install, maintain and repair a wide variety of cranes, elevators, power doors, hoists and related equipment.
• Perform all aspects of maintaining overhead crane systems.
• Complete records and inventory of supplies necessary for performance of jobs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance on electrical devices and other equipment.
• Maintain personal work tools.
• Perform other duties as required to maintain or improve plant reliability.
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of journeymen papers for electrician or 5 years industrial electrician experience.
• Complete knowledge of all current and voltage characteristics such as single phase, 3 phase, 110v, 220v, 440, 12.5KV and d.c. voltage.
• Working knowledge of solid state circuitry and programmable controllers.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA 70E and other applicable safety and industry codes.
• Proven ability to work in a safe manner, adhere to safe practices.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites. Sites are primarily around Baltimore and occasionally surrounding areas such as DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, etc.
• OSHA 10 certification is required or ability to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.
• Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.
• Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.
• Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $27-37/hour (based upon experience).
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable).
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match.

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.