Traveling Journeyman Electrician

Serve electric, llc.; Sterling Heights (MI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Travel lodging paid

Per diem

Company truck with gas card

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

HSA

PTO and 401(k) with 6% match

Safety equipment and uniforms

Growth paths: Foreman, Superintendent,

Project Manager, Branch Manager

Hands-on training to lead crews

Job summary

Serve Electric is seeking a Traveling Journeyman Electrician (Industrial) to work on industrial sites across the United States. You will install and lead electrical work, travel with lodging paid, and manage day-to-day field execution while advancing toward foreman responsibilities.

This role requires an active Journeyman or Master license, 3+ years industrial experience, ability to lead crews, and willingness to travel most of the time.

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (required).
• 3+ years as a Journeyman with hands-on industrial electrical experience.
• Experience leading or running a crew of electricians and apprentices.
• Willingness to travel the majority of the time to job sites across the U.S. (licensed in 49 states).
• Ability to troubleshoot without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems.
• Knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards.
• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4".
• Strong NEC code knowledge and safety-first mindset.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., driving field execution.
• Leading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running a crew.
• Troubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems.
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards.
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit up to 4 inches.
• Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements.
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crew.
• Mentoring and training apprentices and newer electricians.
• Communicating with customers and project stakeholders on site.

Skills

Journeyman license

Industrial electrical experience

Leadership / mentoring

Troubleshooting

Blueprints / schematics

Wiring 120V/480V

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Job description

TRAVELING JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN (INDUSTRIAL)

Serve Electric | Travel to Industrial Job Sites Nationwide | Hiring Nationwide

Active Journeyman Electrician License Required

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you an industrial journeyman who's ready to see the country and build toward running crews? As a Traveling Journeyman at Serve Electric, you'll work on industrial projects across the U.S. You'll get trained the Serve Electric way, with a clear path to Foreman, where you'll lead your own crews and job sites. We're hiring nationwide, so you don't need to live in Michigan.

WHAT WE OFFER

We know skilled industrial electricians have options. Here's why Serve Electric is worth your look:

• Competitive Pay: based on your experience and licensure
• Travel Covered: Lodging paid, per diem, and a company truck with a gas card
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
• PTO and 401(k) with a 6% match
• Safety-First Culture: Safety equipment and uniforms provided
• Real Growth Paths: Foreman Superintendent Project Manager Branch Manager. We promote from within and mean it
• Hands-On Training: Structured development to prepare you to step into a Foreman role and lead crews and job sites

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., driving field execution
• Leading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running your own crew
• Troubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator information
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" - 4")
• Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements for each job
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crew
• Mentoring and training apprentices and newer electricians
• Communicating with customers and project stakeholders on site

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Industrial experience is required for this role. While residential and commercial experience can provide a foundation, it doesn't fully translate to the demands of this position. We're looking for electricians with proven industrial experience, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, and transformers, who can lead a crew and contribute from day one.

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (required)
• 3+ years as a Journeyman with demonstrated, hands-on industrial electrical experience
• Experience leading or running work for a crew of electricians and apprentices, and the drive to step into a Foreman role
• Willingness to travel the majority of the time to job sites across the U.S. (we're licensed in 49 states)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues without relying on schematics or complete customer information
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Knowledgeable in motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
• Strong working knowledge of NEC code
• A safety-first mindset around live electrical systems
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

• Prior foreman or lead experience running jobs
• Prior experience working for an industrial electrical contractor
• NFPA 70E / electrical safety compliance familiarity
• Experience on traveling or out-of-town projects

If you're an industrial journeyman ready to travel, lead, and move up into a Foreman role, we want to hear from you!