Industrial Electrician in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Serve Electric

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN: APPRENTICE LEVEL 3-4 (6,000+ hours of on-the-job training) TO JOURNEYMAN

Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This posting is open to two candidate types:

• Licensed Journeyman ready to lead on industrial job sites
• Level 3 or Level 4 Apprentices with a minimum of 3 years of verified industrial electrical experience

If you're an apprentice who's been putting in real industrial hours and is ready for more responsibility, this is the role where you grow into a Journeyman. If you're already licensed and want to join a team that takes industrial work seriously, we want to hear from you too.

Industrial experience is strongly preferred for this role. While residential and commercial electrical experience can provide a foundation, it does not fully translate to the demands of this position. We are seeking electricians with proven industrial experience-specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers and working within industrial environments who can contribute effectively from day one.

Travel throughout the United States is required for this role.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive Pay based on your experience and licensure level, with a clear path upward
- Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
- Mileage and Drive Time Paid
- Per diem and Lodging Paid
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with matching
- Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
- Real Growth Paths: this role is designed to grow with you. Journeyman → Project Manager → Branch Manager
- In-House Michigan Apprenticeship Program: structured development to advance your career and licensure

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites
• Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
• Inspecting installations to ensure quality and code compliance
• Upholding and enforcing job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
• Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish, often without complete schematics or full operator information
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, 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 managing tooling requirements per job
• Communicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the team
• Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
• Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
• Conducting employee evaluations (Journeyman-level candidates)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

One of the following is required:

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OR

• Level 3 or Level 4 Apprentice with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience

Plus all of the following:

• Demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience (verifiable, not just listed as a skill)

• Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information

• Proficient 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"

• Strong working knowledge of NEC code

• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches

• Comfortable working with minimal supervision

• Capable of training less experienced electricians

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems

• Willing and able to travel to job sites

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Valid driver's license

READY TO GROW WITH US?

If you're an industrial electrician (licensed or working toward it) who's ready to be part of a team that takes the craft seriously and rewards people who do the same, we want to hear from you!