Journeyman Electrician – Commercial Construction

Electric • Columbia, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bopat Electric is a trusted electrical services provider with a proud legacy dating back to 1972. We specialize in maintaining and optimizing critical electrical distribution systems, delivering reliable, safety‑first solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional environments. As part of the BCES Global Group, we combine the strength of a best‑in‑class international network with the agility and expertise of a respected local team—empowering our people to do exceptional work that keeps essential systems safe, resilient, and future‑ready. This posting is intended to build a pipeline for anticipated future construction needs. Timing and availability of specific opportunities may vary based on project requirements.

Requirements

• Active Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician License. (Candidates holding an equivalent license from Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., or West Virginia may be considered where Maryland reciprocity applies.)
• 4+ years of paid commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Strong hands-on experience with conduit, feeders, panels, transformers, switchgear, lighting, and three-phase systems
• Ability to read blueprints and perform work independently at the journeyman level
• Strong knowledge of NEC requirements and commercial construction practices
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel when project needs require

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience mentoring apprentices or less-experienced electricians
• Experience on large commercial or industrial projects, including hospitals, data centers, government facilities, or similar complex environments

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical installations, renovations, tenant fit-outs, and upgrades
• Install conduit, feeders, panelboards, switchgear, transformers, lighting, and power distribution systems
• Read and work from blueprints, electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams
• Complete assigned work independently based on project requirements and field conditions
• Work closely with foremen, project managers, apprentices, and other field personnel
• Support safe, efficient, high-quality jobsite execution

Benefits

• 401K with 7% matching and immediate vesting
• 100% employer paid benefits
• Paid PTO
• Career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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