Journeyman Electrician

IES Residential; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician to perform electrical installation, service, troubleshooting, and repair work while leading assigned crews. You will coordinate field activities to maintain productivity and ensure work complies with safety standards and applicable codes.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and schematics, directing daily tasks, documenting job progress, and training junior electricians.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level electrical experience required.
• Experience leading or directing electrical crews preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations, troubleshooting, and applicable codes.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Journeyman Electrician license or certification required where applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass applicable pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee electrical installation, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Lead and provide daily direction to electricians, apprentices, and helpers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and electrical drawings.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, manpower, materials, and project priorities.
• Ensure work meets safety standards, quality expectations, and applicable electrical codes.
• Monitor crew productivity and communicate project progress, material needs, and field concerns to leadership.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and assist with resolving jobsite challenges.
• Train and support less experienced electricians and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and promote a safe, organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Electrical codes

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

General Job Description Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician to perform electrical installation, service, troubleshooting, and repair work while providing day-to-day leadership to assigned crews. This position helps coordinate field activities, maintain productivity, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements and applicable electrical codes.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform and oversee electrical installation, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Lead and provide daily direction to electricians, apprentices, and helpers.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and electrical drawings.

Coordinate daily work assignments, manpower, materials, and project priorities.

Ensure work meets company safety standards, quality expectations, and applicable electrical codes.

Monitor crew productivity and communicate project progress, material needs, and field concerns to leadership.

Troubleshoot electrical issues and assist with resolving jobsite challenges.

Train and support less experienced electricians and apprentices.

Maintain accurate job documentation and promote a safe, organized work environment.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous Journeyman-level electrical experience required.

Prior experience leading or directing electrical crews preferred.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations, troubleshooting, and applicable codes.

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and project specifications.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Journeyman Electrician license or certification required where applicable.

Valid driver's license and ability to pass applicable pre-employment screenings.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in elevated or confined spaces.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying jobsite conditions.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.

Ability to work overtime or modified schedules as business needs require.

This is an on-site, in-person position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Locations

US-TX-San Antonio

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets.

IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC.

As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

EEO & Aff… The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminacion en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify E-Verify Information/ Informacion sobre E-Verify English/Espanol Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo English/Espanol