Power Distribution Electrician

knight-electric-inc-; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Housing paid

Per diem

Travel paid (flight or mileage)

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Knight Electric Inc. seeks a Licensed Journeyman - Retail Distribution Systems Technician to install and service control systems, power distribution, and switchgear on traveling projects across the United States.

This role requires reading blueprints, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring NEC/local code compliance while maintaining safety. Enjoy PTO, housing/per diem, and comprehensive benefits with nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8,000+ verifiable hours in the electrical trade.
• Current State Electrical Journeyman license.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Install and connect control systems, power distribution, switchgear and related components; use multi-meters to measure electrical parameters.
• Connect branch circuits, feeders, and controls; terminations and equipment setup.
• Diagnose, repair and resolve electrical problems using tests and schematics.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Perform layout for various tasks including overhead and in-wall rough-in.
• Generate material lists for assigned scopes of work.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems; verify circuit continuity.
• Maintain efficiency and safety; assist team and inspect jobs for quality.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC and codes

Blueprints interpretation

Troubleshooting

Mathematical calculations

Team supervision

Education

State Journeyman license

OSHA 10 certification

Elevated Work Platform certification

Lock Out/Tag Out training

First Aid & CPR certification

NFPA 70E Arc Flash training

Formal trade school / apprenticeship

Tools

Testing equipment

Multi-meters

Electrical hand tools

Job description

Licensed Journeyman - Retail Distribution Systems Technician

About this role:

Perform electrical installation and service tasks to required specifications, including bending conduit, pulling wire, installing fixtures, devices, plates, switchgear, and branch circuits. Read and interpret blueprints and layout drawings. Mentor, direct, and supervise apprentices.

Location and Travel:

This is a traveling role with projects in various locations throughout the US.

• You can live anywhere in the United States, preference to Midwest and Southeast

Compensation and Benefits:

• Total compensation between $42.00 - $55.00 per hour
  • Based on state electrical license(s), experience and supervision, etc.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Housing/Airbnb paid and daily per diem
• Travel to/from projects paid (flight or mileage/drive-time)
• Full Medical, Dental, 401(k) and other benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and connect control systems, power distribution systems, electrical switchgear, including components such as switchboards, panels, load centers, motor control centers, breakers, transformers, and disconnect switches. Use multi-meters for measuring voltage, amperage, resistance, and more.
• Connect branch circuits, feeders, and controls, including terminations, panels, and equipment.
• Diagnose, repair and resolve problems with circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ensure all work complies with codes and safety regulations.
• Perform layout for various tasks, including overhead and in-wall rough-in.
• Generate complete materials lists for assigned scopes of work.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems. Test circuit continuity for compatibility and safety.
• Maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Assist other employees as needed.
• Inspect jobs upon completion for quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Maintain good working relationships with team.
• Observe safe work practices and follow safety procedures. Assist team in maintaining a safe work environment. Implement safety procedures and precautions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8,000+ verifiable hours worked in the electrical trade
• Current State Electrical Journeyman license.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Advanced to expert knowledge of electrical theory, NEC and local codes
• Ability to travel by car and plane, with overnight travel for extended periods of time.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of hand tools, testing equipment, and other commonly used trade equipment
• Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostics ability. Embrace quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follow process and procedure.
• Current OSHA 10 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal trade school or apprentice program completion
• Current Elevated Work Platform certification
• Current Lock Out/Tag Out Training certification
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training certification

What We Offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Overtime potential
• Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)

This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following:

• Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds.
• Balance on normal work surfaces.
• Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally).
• Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment.
• Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception.
• Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change.
• Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure.
• Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.