State Licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician

McMillen, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,572 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence/Per Diem for travel 50+ miles from home

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a State Licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician for the McNary Dam project in Boise, Idaho. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, with a strong focus on heavy civil projects. Responsibilities include interpreting diagrams, maintaining cable systems, and ensuring safety compliance. This position pays $28-$46 per hour, following Washington Davis-Bacon rules, and offers benefits like subsistence/per diem for travel. McMillen supports continuous learning in a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in the field.
• Experience on heavy civil projects including structural concrete and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Install, maintain, and work with cable tray systems and cabling.
• Perform control wiring and terminations with accuracy.
• Ensure all work complies with specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Current State License as an Industrial Journeyman Control Electrician

Job description

State Licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a State Licensed Industrial Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in the field. This applicant should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to think out-of-the-box to find solutions to both routine and complex construction problems while continuing to push the project forward.

Prefer that this applicant has experience on heavy civil projects including work around bridges, structural concrete, mechanical equipment installation, heavy steel structure installation, and marine work.

This position is for the McNary Dam project, scheduled to run from October through May, with an expected workload of 50–60 hours per week. Additional projects across the country may also be available.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Install, maintain, and work with cable tray systems and cabling.
• Perform control wiring and terminations with accuracy and quality.
• Complete required project documentation and field reports.
• Ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Assist with planning and layout of daily electrical tasks.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and subcontractors.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

• Current State License as an Industrial Journeyman Control Electrician (required).
• Strong technical experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with cable tray systems, cabling, and control terminations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel is required 100% (company pays per diem for travel 50+ miles away from home).

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $28 – $46 per hour (DOE). This McNary Project position follows Washington Davis-Bacon rules, with additional fringe benefits included in your paycheck.
• Benefits: Subsistence/Per Diem (If temporarily assigned 50+ miles from residence).

Company Bio: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.