Journeyman Electrician

mydpr; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced electrician for our Nashville projects. The role involves installing routine and non-routine electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to project specifications and diagrams.

You will read blueprints, adhere to safety standards, and coordinate with the project team to ensure timely, quality installations. The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Electrician License, OSHA 10 certification, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• Journeyman Electrician License required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• Ability to read general blueprints, schematics and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Tests and troubleshoots standard and varied electrical systems to identify and resolve faults efficiently.
• Interprets general blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to guide installation and repair work.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in safe, organized condition.
• Follows established safety protocols and quality standards to minimize risk and ensure compliance.
• Communicates progress, issues, and needs to leadership and crew members to support project coordination.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Safety protocols

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

OSHA 10 Certification

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Installs routine and non-routine electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to project specifications and diagrams.

Key Responsibilities

• Tests and troubleshoots standard and varied electrical systems to identify and resolve faults efficiently.
• Interprets general blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to guide installation and repair work.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in safe, organized condition.
• Follows established safety protocols and quality standards to minimize risk and ensure compliance.
• Communicates progress, issues, and needs to leadership and crew members to support project coordination.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Journeyman Electrician License required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.