Travel Electrician

Seneca Resources; Lowell (AR); Remote; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Per diem and lodging provided

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Licensed Electrician to lead industrial electrical projects nationwide, focusing on UPS and generator replacements. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and hold a Journeyman Electrician License. The role involves extensive travel and flexible scheduling, with a pay rate of $36 to $40 per hour, plus per diem. Candidates should be reliable and safety-focused, able to operate in fast-paced environments with demanding timelines.

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman Electrician License accepted in any U.S. state.
• At least 3 years of industrial, manufacturing, or heavy commercial electrical experience.
• Experience with critical power systems, generators, and electrical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Install and troubleshoot UPS systems, generators, and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project documentation.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician License

Industrial electrical experience

UPS systems knowledge

Leading teams

Conduit installation

Elevated work safety

Job description

This range is provided by Seneca Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$36.00/yr - $40.00/yr

Location: Travel Role — Based out of Lowell, AR

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $36 - $40/ per hour on W2 (plus per diem and lodging provided)

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Electrician with strong industrial and critical power experience to support UPS and generator replacement projects across multiple commercial client sites nationwide. This role operates as a Lead Electrician/Foreman and involves overseeing field teams, executing high-priority electrical system upgrades, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to engineering standards.

This position requires extensive travel and the ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended trip durations. Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-focused, skilled in conduit installation, power systems, and UPS replacement, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite teams of licensed electricians and apprentices on heavy commercial and industrial electrical projects
• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot UPS systems, generators, wiring, conduit (¾”–4” EMT and rigid), and distribution equipment
• Execute conduit bending, wire pulling, equipment swap-outs, and general electrical installation
• Oversee shutdown, swap, and restart of UPS systems at retail and industrial power sites
• Read, interpret, and execute from blueprints, schematics, one-lines, and project documentation
• Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket trucks, and other elevated work platforms
• Maintain accurate documentation, communication logs, safety procedures, and work reports
• Support a fast-paced workflow requiring extended hours (targeting ~60 hours/week, not guaranteed)

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Journeyman Electrician License (any U.S. state accepted)
• Minimum 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or heavy commercial electrical experience
• Experience with UPS systems, critical power systems, generators, and 24V DC–480V AC electrical environments
• Experience leading crews or functioning in a Foreman-level role
• Ability to bend, install, and run conduit (EMT and rigid), pull wire, and perform terminations
• Experience with lifts and elevated work environments
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR
• Ability and willingness to travel full-time with no fixed rotation schedule

Preferred (Not Required)

• CompTIA NFPA 70E Training (preferred, not required)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience working on Walmart, big-box retail sites, or large-scale distribution centers
• PLC, automation, or industrial controls experience

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.