Journeyman Electrician

Serve Electric • Kentwood, MI

7d • $38 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve Electric is hiring an Industrial Journeyman Electrician for a field position in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The electrician will lead electrical work at industrial job sites, manage installations, direct crew members, maintain code and safety standards, and represent Serve Electric on each project. The role involves working across different industrial environments and calls for strong, hands-on industrial electrical experience and the ability to contribute from day one.

The position includes directing and inspecting electrical installations; troubleshooting complex issues, sometimes without schematics or complete operator information; working with 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems; and installing lighting, transformers, motor controls, switchboards, feeders, and conduit. The electrician will interpret project documents, plan and organize projects, coordinate with customers and internal teams, attend job-site meetings, and mentor apprentices and newer electricians.

Requirements

• Active State of Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• At least 3 years as a Journeyman, with experience leading crews and training and mentoring apprentices.
• Demonstrated, hands-on, verifiable electrical experience in industrial environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
• Proficiency with 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards.
• Experience with feeder-sizing requirements.
• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4 inches.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC code.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches.
• Comfort working with minimal supervision and managing priorities across multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with relevant computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running projects independently, large or small.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and electrical safety compliance.
• Prior experience working for an industrial electrical contractor.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage electrical work on industrial job sites.
• Inspect installations for quality and code compliance.
• Uphold and enforce job-site safety standards.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator information.
• Read and interpret blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Wire 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
• Work with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards.
• Measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit from ½ inch to 4 inches.
• Size feeders and determine tooling requirements for each job.
• Mentor and train apprentices and newer electricians.
• Communicate with customers, the service manager, and the team.
• Organize and plan projects of varying scale.
• Attend job-site meetings and contribute to project coordination.

Benefits

• Competitive wages reflecting experience and licensure.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and HSA.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Safety equipment and uniforms provided.
• Growth paths to Foreman, Project Manager, and Branch Manager, with promotion from within.
• In-house apprenticeship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed