Traveling Journeyman Electrician

Serve Electric • Sterling Heights, MI

1d • $37 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve Electric is seeking Traveling Journeyman Electricians for industrial projects across the U.S. This role offers a clear path to becoming a Foreman, where you will lead your own crews and job sites. The company provides training and opportunities for advancement within the company. Hiring is nationwide.

Requirements

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (required)
• 3+ years as a Journeyman with demonstrated, hands-on industrial electrical experience
• Experience leading or running work for a crew of electricians and apprentices, and the drive to step into a Foreman role
• Willingness to travel the majority of the time to job sites across the U.S. (we're licensed in 49 states)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues without relying on schematics or complete customer information
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Knowledgeable in motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
• Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"
• Strong working knowledge of NEC code
• A safety-first mindset around live electrical systems
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Prior foreman or lead experience running jobs
• Prior experience working for an industrial electrical contractor
• NFPA 70E / electrical safety compliance familiarity
• Experience on traveling or out-of-town projects

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., driving field execution
• Leading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running your own crew
• Troubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator information
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")
• Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements for each job
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crew
• Mentoring and training apprentices and newer electricians
• Communicating with customers and project stakeholders on site

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Travel Covered: Lodging paid, per diem, and a company truck with a gas card
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
• PTO and 401(k) with a 6% match
• Safety equipment and uniforms provided
• Real Growth Paths: Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager → Branch Manager. We promote from within and mean it
• Hands-On Training: Structured development to prepare you to step into a Foreman role and lead crews and job sites

What This Job Offers

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