Lead Electrician

Norlee Group (NLG); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K and Roth with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Norlee Group, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to lead our Specialty Projects Division in Jacksonville, FL.

You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets, guiding a crew and ensuring safety and quality at every step. You should bring 2+ years of journeyman experience, strong leadership, blueprint literacy, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Journeyman license preferred but not mandatory.
• High School Diploma required; technical training preferred.
• Industrial Electrician Trade Certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of conduit, wiring, panels, devices, fixtures on diverse projects.
• Lead routing and pulling of wiring through conduits and spaces.
• Supervise conduit installation with cutting, threading, bending and measurement.
• Direct mounting of boxes, fixtures, outlets, switches, and hardware.
• Coordinate trenching and underground rough‑in work as needed.
• Perform advanced terminations including panels and transformers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site; manage daily setup/teardown.
• Coordinate material loading and staging to meet schedules.
• Inspect tools and equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Foster collaboration among trades and ensure safety compliance.
• Lead by example in OSHA and company safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Industrial Electrician Trade Certification

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Job description

Who We Are

Norlee Group, Inc., is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Journeyman Electrician within our Specialty Projects Division.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance is offered.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with company matching contribution.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

What This Role Will Do

The Lead Electrician is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. This position requires advanced knowledge of electrical tools, materials, and techniques, along with the ability to manage projects, delegate tasks, and guide a team of electricians. The Lead Electrician ensures that all work is performed efficiently, accurately, and safely, while maintaining a clean and organized job site. Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety protocols are essential in this role.

• Oversee and participate in the installation of conduit, wiring, electrical panels, devices, fixtures, and related components on residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Lead the routing, labeling, and pulling of electrical wiring through conduit, ceilings, floors, and underground systems
• Supervise and perform measuring, cutting, threading, and bending of conduit using hand and power tools in alignment with job specifications
• Direct the mounting and installation of electrical boxes, light fixtures, outlets, switches, and associated hardware
• Coordinate and assist with trenching, backfilling, and underground rough‑in work as project scope requires
• Perform and supervise advanced electrical terminations, including panels, transformers, and junction boxes, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Read, interpret, and provide guidance on blueprints, electrical diagrams, and field sketches
• Maintain and enforce a clean, organized, and safe job site; ensure proper daily setup and teardown of tools and equipment by the crew
• Coordinate the loading, transport, and staging of materials and tools to meet project schedules and milestones
• Inspect tools and equipment regularly; ensure proper maintenance, safe operation, and report any issues or needs for repair
• Foster effective collaboration among team members, supervisors, foremen, and other trades on‑site
• Lead by example in strictly adhering to OSHA and company safety standards; ensure crew compliance and address any safety concerns promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

You’ll Be Great Fit If

• A High School Diploma is required; An associate degree in an applicable field is preferred.
• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.
• Appropriate credentials and certifications - Industrial Electrician Trade Certification.
• At least a minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician. Journeyman Licensed is preferred, but not mandatory.

Norlee Group, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.