Electrician

CBS•, DC

73d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves troubleshooting commercial electrical systems, circuits, relays, starters, disconnects, and power/control wiring. The electrician will install, wire, start up, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for various HVAC equipment. Responsibilities include conduit installation and bending for EMT, rigid, and PVC, as well as diagnosing electrical issues using meters and field testing. The position supports HVAC equipment start-up, retrofit work, service repairs, and controls installation projects, collaborating with controls technicians on wiring verification and system checks. The role requires reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel drawings, control drawings, and mechanical plans. Familiarity with 120/208/480V electrical systems, panels, disconnects, starters, motor controls, VFDs, control panels, and HVAC equipment is essential. Experience with BAS/controls wiring, low-voltage circuits, sensors, actuators, DDC controllers, and BACnet devices is also part of the scope.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrician experience.
Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits, including power, controls, relays, starters, safeties, interlocks, and motor circuits.
Strong VFD experience: installation, wiring, parameter setup, fault diagnosis, commissioning support, and troubleshooting.
Proficient conduit skills: bending, threading, routing, supporting, and clean installation of EMT, rigid, and PVC.
Experience with 120/208/480V systems, motor controls, disconnects, starters, transformers, and HVAC power distribution.
Ability to use multimeters, megger testers, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, control drawings, and mechanical plans.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and at heights.

Nice To Haves

HVAC equipment experience preferred.
Experience with BAS systems, low-voltage controls, DDC controllers, BACnet, Niagara/Tridium, Schneider, Honeywell, or BAS troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot commercial electrical systems, circuits, relays, starters, disconnects, and power/control wiring.
Install, wire, start up, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) serving pumps, fans, AHUs, chillers, and HVAC equipment.
Perform conduit installation, bending, routing, supporting, and troubleshooting for EMT, rigid, PVC, power wiring, and control wiring.
Diagnose electrical issues using meters, drawings, field testing, and safe troubleshooting practices.
Support HVAC equipment start-up, retrofit work, service repairs, and controls installation projects.
Work with controls technicians to verify wiring, point-to-point checkout, sensor/actuator operation, and equipment interlocks.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel drawings, control drawings, and mechanical plans.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities.
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
Tool reimbursement.
Health insurance.
401(k).
Paid training, certifications, and growth within the CBS Controls Division.
Medical coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Life coverage.
Disability coverage.
FSA.
Flexible vacation.
Commuter benefits.
401k plan with a match.
Tuition reimbursement for education/certifications.
Employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products).
Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers.