Licensed Electrician
About The Position
Serve Electric is hiring a Licensed Electrician for a 7–12 month industrial project in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. After the project concludes, the electrician will travel with the company to other job sites, which may be anywhere in the United States. The role leads electrical work on industrial job sites, including managing installations, directing crew members, maintaining code and safety standards, and representing the company on each project. An active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by any Missouri city or county is required. Demonstrated industrial electrical experience is strongly preferred, particularly in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers, and industrial environments. Residential or commercial experience alone may not meet the demands of the role.
Requirements
- Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by any Missouri city or county.
- Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
- Proficiency with 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
- Working 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.
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced electricians.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience independently running projects, 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.
- Mentor and train apprentices and less experienced electricians.
- Inspect installations for quality and code compliance.
- Uphold and enforce job-site safety standards, including PPE, OSHA, and NEC requirements.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical issues from start to finish, including when schematics or operator information are incomplete.
- 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 manage tooling requirements for each job.
- Organize and plan projects of varying scale.
- Attend job-site meetings and contribute to project coordination.
- Conduct employee evaluations.
- Communicate clearly with customers, managers, and the team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and licensure, with a path for advancement.
- Prevailing-wage project pay for the Cape Girardeau project.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Per diem and lodging for travel assignments.
- Company vehicle and gas card.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Safety equipment and uniforms provided.
- Growth paths from Foreman to Project Manager to Branch Manager, with promotion from within.
- In-house apprenticeship program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
