Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

This role combines hands-on industrial electrical work with strong leadership, safety, and communication responsibilities. You will lead and motivate crews in the field while testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning 480V power distribution equipment in data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial construction environments. You will configure and modify electrical systems for plant production, diagnose and repair low-voltage systems, and collaborate closely with owners, manufacturing representatives, and onsite project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate field crews with a positive, team-focused approach that supports project goals and overall success.
• Coordinate with owners and manufacturing representatives to test, troubleshoot, and commission 480V power distribution equipment.
• Test, configure parameters, and modify electrical systems to support and optimize plant production.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels, including power wiring, control wiring, PLCs, relays, and power supplies.
• Work extensively with low-voltage power distribution electrical systems and ensure they operate safely and reliably.
• Read, interpret, and work from schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to identify issues and repair equipment accurately.
• Install electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and new build environments, including conduit installation, wire pulling, and conduit bending.
• Apply broad electrical and construction knowledge to support installation, maintenance, and service activities on industrial electrical projects.
• Set and maintain a strong safety tone on site through active participation and involvement in the behavior-based safety program.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades.
• Support construction schedules, including occasional weekend work, while adhering to safety-driven hour limits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and team needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical service, maintenance, and installing new equipment on industrial electrical projects.
• State-issued journeyman electrician’s license.
• Strong hands-on experience with low-voltage power distribution electrical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels, including power wiring, control wiring, PLCs, relays, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with conduit installation, conduit bending, pulling wire, and industrial electrical installation.
• Solid electrical and construction knowledge applicable to industrial, commercial, and new build environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate crews effectively.
• Strong commitment to safety, including active engagement in behavior-based safety practices.
• Effective communication skills to build productive relationships with onsite representatives and allied trades.
• Desire and experience working on-site in industrial electrical project environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to contribute to building a strong team and positive culture.
• Comfort working in data centers, industrial facilities, commercial construction sites, and new build environments.
• Ability to adapt to varying start times, break times, and work hours depending on project phase.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends based on project needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that prioritizes safety, professional growth, and work-life balance. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability and group life insurance. You can take advantage of a company vehicle or vehicle allowance, per diem or travel pay or FAVR program benefits where applicable, and a company discount perk program with access to well-known brands nationwide. Paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling support a healthy work/life balance, while bonus incentives, end-of-year incentives, and merit increases reward strong performance. The culture emphasizes family and safety, valuing you as a whole person, and offers advancement opportunities aligned with long-term career goals. You will also benefit from a company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit, continuing education support, and journeyman licensing renewal assistance, along with double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for occasional holiday work. Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time further contribute to an engaging and supportive workplace.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in data centers, industrial settings, commercial construction sites, and new build environments. The role involves hands-on work with power distribution equipment, electrical panels, conduit systems, and related industrial electrical infrastructure. Start times, break times, and work hours vary by site and project phase, with a typical workload of more than 40 hours but capped at 60 hours per week to support safety. Due to the nature of construction projects, occasional weekend work may be required. The environment is field-based and construction-oriented, requiring adherence to site safety protocols and appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment as dictated by each job site.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dulles, VA.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

401K and benefits that start day 1 for all candidates

This is a fully onsite position in Dulles,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.