Journeyman Electrician (Commercial) - Houston TX

Enterprise Electrical•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Working Journeyman Electrician performs skilled electrical work on commercial construction projects. The role combines hands-on installation work with supporting apprentices and contributing to job-site efficiency. The electrician interprets blueprints, installs electrical systems according to NEC standards, and helps maintain safety and quality on site. The position works under the direction of a Supervisor/Foreman who is a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician. The role requires working with electrical equipment and systems, including high-voltage energized equipment. The electrician should be able to work under pressure, communicate and collaborate with a team, follow safety regulations, perform assigned tasks reliably, and manage relevant administrative functions. Documentation or a letter verifying on-the-job training hours may help determine starting salary.

Requirements

Knowledge of interpreting blueprints and installing electrical systems according to NEC standards.
Knowledge of electrical tools and equipment.
Ability to work under pressure, including tight timelines, unexpected delays, or urgent tasks.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Reliability, accountability, and consistency in performing assigned tasks.
Safety-conscious approach and ability to follow safety regulations.
Detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage administrative functions.
Ability and ambition to grow within the company.
Ability to work long hours, frequently standing, bending, or kneeling for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and use upper-body strength and manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and heavy materials.
Ability to work in tight spaces, elevated areas, and awkward positions.
Excellent vision, including color perception, to identify wires and components accurately.
Strong hand-eye coordination and balance for work on ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.
Ability to handle a physical workload.
Must possess personal tools and have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CenterPoint standards.
Documentation or a letter verifying on-the-job training hours may help determine starting salary.

Responsibilities

Work on and around high-voltage energized and general electrical equipment.
Install electrical conduit systems according to NEC standards; cut, bend, and run conduit as specified on blueprints.
Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
Install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
Install junction boxes, panels, switches, plugs, and fixtures.
Terminate wires and cables to electrical equipment, including breakers, control panels, and distribution systems, using sound technical judgment and craftsmanship.
Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.
Build out electrical services and apply knowledge of service applications.
Communicate and work under the direction of a Supervisor/Foreman who is a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
Support apprentices and contribute to job-site efficiency.
Follow instructed safety regulations and maintain safety and quality on site.
Perform assigned tasks reliably and consistently and manage administrative functions.