Senior Electrical Shop Lead – Campus Facilities

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an Electric Shop Supervisor/Electrician in Durham, NC to lead maintenance and repair of campus electrical systems and to ensure compliance with safety standards. You will oversee installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across complex circuits, controls, and distribution equipment, guiding a skilled team.

Applicants should have six years of related experience, NEC and LOTO training, and a strong grasp of electrical codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Coursework or technical training in electrical systems, electrical theory, schematics, and applicable electrical codes.
• Six (6) years of experience in electrical construction, maintenance, or related electrical trades work, which may include time completed through an approved apprenticeship program.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• National Electrical Code (NEC) training.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits, equipment, appliances, control systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Lay out, assemble, and install electrical wiring systems in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, and NEC requirements.
• Size and install conduits, conductors, switches, outlets, junction boxes, disconnects, lighting systems, panels, and transformers.
• Install and maintain motors, motor control circuits, switchgear, and electrical equipment in hazardous locations.
• Identify root causes of electrical system failures and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Electrical coursework/training

Tools

NEC training

LOTO training

Job description

Duke University seeks an Electric Shop Supervisor/Electrician in Durham, NC to lead maintenance and repair of campus electrical systems and to ensure compliance with safety standards. You will oversee installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across complex circuits, controls, and distribution equipment, guiding a skilled team.

Applicants should have six years of related experience, NEC and LOTO training, and a strong grasp of electrical codes.