Residential Electrician

Aerotek; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrician for residential new construction projects in the Chicagoland area, based in Elgin, IL. You will handle rough-in to final installation on homes and multifamily sites, with ownership of your work from start to finish.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands‑on electrical skills across 120V–480V systems, reading blueprints, and mentoring less experienced teammates. Fully onsite work.

Qualifications

• Residential electrical experience on new construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical plans.
• Own transportation to Chicagoland suburbs and sites.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical systems for new residential construction projects.
• Perform rough‑in and finish electrical work on single‑family and multifamily homes.
• Bend conduit, pull wire, and install complete electrical infrastructure.
• Work with 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues on site.
• Maintain safety and workmanship; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Residential experience

Conduit & wire pulling

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Team mentorship

Safety compliance

Job description

Electrician

Residential New Construction

Overview

Join an electrical team specializing in new residential construction and reconstruction projects throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. You'll work on single-family homes, townhomes, and multifamily developments, handling everything from rough-in to final installation. Electricians stay on projects through completion, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work and see the finished product. The typical worksites are in the surrounding Elgin area and the Chicagoland suburbs. The typical schedule is 6AM-3PM.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical systems for new residential construction projects
• Perform rough-in and finish electrical work on single-family and multifamily homes
• Bend conduit, pull wire, and install complete electrical infrastructure
• Work with 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues as needed
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and workmanship
• Collaborate with electricians, apprentices, and helpers on active job sites
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members when appropriate

Essential Skills

• Residential new construction electrical experience
• Ability to run conduit and pull wire independently
• Experience bending conduit up to 1"
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical plans
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Reliable transportation to project sites throughout the Chicagoland suburbs
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or experienced Apprentice
• Experience with both single-family and multifamily residential projects
• Commercial electrical experience is a plus
• Own basic electrical tools, including hand tools, cordless tools, and tool pouch

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values dedication, craftsmanship, and collaboration on substantial residential projects. The work offers variety across new builds and reconstruction, providing ongoing opportunities to sharpen your skills in both residential and commercial electrical systems. You can take pride in seeing projects through from start to finish, contribute to a supportive team environment, and build long-term experience in a stable and growing field.

Work Environment

The role is field-based across suburban Chicagoland, with projects located from Shorewood to Huntley and no work inside the city. You work on medium to large residential construction sites, including new ground-up builds and reconstruction projects, and may also support select commercial work. The environment is hands‑on and fast‑paced, requiring the daily use of personal pouches, hand tools, cordless tools, and conduit benders. Electricians collaborate closely with journeyman, apprentice‑level team members, and helpers, often providing direction and support on active job sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.