Traveling Journeyman Electrician in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Serve Electric

TRAVELING JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN (INDUSTRIAL)

Serve Electric | Travel to Industrial Job Sites Nationwide | Hiring Nationwide

Active Journeyman Electrician License Required

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you an industrial journeyman who's ready to see the country and build toward running crews? As a Traveling Journeyman at Serve Electric, you'll work on industrial projects across the U.S. You'll get trained the Serve Electric way, with a clear path to Foreman, where you'll lead your own crews and job sites. We're hiring nationwide, so you don't need to live in Michigan.

WHAT WE OFFER

We know skilled industrial electricians have options. Here's why Serve Electric is worth your look:

• Competitive Pay: based on your experience and licensure
• 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-First Culture: 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 YOU'LL BE DOING

Performing and leading electrical work on industrial job sites across the U.S., driving field executionLeading and directing electricians and apprentices on the job, building toward running your own crewTroubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator informationReading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specificationsWiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systemsWorking with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboardsMeasuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (½" – 4")Sizing feeders and understanding tooling and material requirements for each jobInspecting installations to ensure quality and code complianceUpholding and enforcing job site safety standards for yourself and your crewMentoring and training apprentices and newer electriciansCommunicating with customers and project stakeholders on site

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Industrial experience is required for this role. While residential and commercial experience can provide a foundation, it doesn't fully translate to the demands of this position. We're looking for electricians with proven industrial experience, specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, and transformers, who can lead a crew and contribute from day one.

Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license (required)3+ years as a Journeyman with demonstrated, hands-on industrial electrical experienceExperience leading or running work for a crew of electricians and apprentices, and the drive to step into a Foreman roleWillingness 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 informationProficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systemsKnowledgeable in motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboardsAbility to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"Strong working knowledge of NEC codeA safety-first mindset around live electrical systemsAbility to lift 50 lbs.Valid driver's license

Nice to have:

Prior foreman or lead experience running jobsPrior experience working for an industrial electrical contractorNFPA 70E / electrical safety compliance familiarityExperience on traveling or out-of-town projects

If you're an industrial journeyman ready to travel, lead, and move up into a Foreman role, we want to hear from you!