Residential Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrician for new construction projects in the Schaumburg, IL area. You will install and wire electrical systems from rough-in to finish in residential homes and apartment buildings, reading blueprints and coordinating with journeymen and helpers on site.

This field-based role requires own tools and reliable transportation. Expect travel across the Chicagoland area with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential new construction electrical work.
• Ability to perform rough-in through finish installations.
• Experience reading blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with 120V/240V/480V systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical systems in new construction homes and apartment buildings.
• Perform rough-in, trim, and final electrical work.
• Run conduit and pull wire for residential systems.
• Read blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and make repairs.
• Travel to Chicagoland job sites as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Work alongside journeymen, apprentices, and helpers to stay on schedule.

Skills

Residential electrical

Rough-in to finish

Conduit & wiring

Conduit bending

Blueprint reading

High voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Own tools

Reliable transportation

Job description

Electrician - New Construction

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Overview

Join a growing electrical team focused on new construction and reconstruction residential projects throughout the Chicagoland area. You'll work on medium to large-scale residential jobs from rough-in to final finish, installing and wiring electrical systems in new homes and apartment buildings. No projects are located within Chicago city limits.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical systems in new construction homes and apartment buildings
• Perform rough-in, trim, and final electrical work
• Run conduit and pull wire for residential electrical systems
• Bend conduit (up to 1") and install raceways
• Read blueprints and electrical drawings
• Work with 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and make necessary repairs
• Support new construction and reconstruction projects from start to completion
• Work alongside journeymen, apprentices, and helpers to keep projects on schedule
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Travel to job sites throughout the Chicagoland area as needed

Essential Skills

• Experience with residential new construction electrical work
• Ability to independently complete electrical installations from rough-in through finish
• Experience running conduit and pulling wire
• Conduit bending experience (up to 1")
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical plans
• Experience working with 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Reliable transportation to job sites
• Must have your own hand tools, cordless tools, tool pouch, and conduit benders

Why Work Here?

• Steady, long-term project work
• Opportunity to work on a variety of residential projects
• Gain experience from start-to-finish project execution
• Work alongside experienced electricians in a team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to grow your skills and take on leadership responsibilities

Work Environment

This is a field-based position on active residential construction sites throughout the Chicagoland area. Work includes indoor and outdoor tasks, physical labor, and exposure to typical construction site conditions. You'll be working on medium to large residential projects with a collaborative team focused on quality workmanship and safety.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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.