Journeyman Electrician in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Serve Electric
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Job Description
LICENSED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – TRAVEL JOURNEYMAN / LEVEL 4
Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites (Based in Iowa to start)
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are hiring Licensed Electricians (Journeyman/Level 4) for a long-term Iowa project running approximately one year. Each candidate must be a licensed electrician – either an active Journeyman/Master Electrician license, or an active Electrician Apprentice license, either issued by the State of Iowa or issued by a state that Iowa recognizes on a reciprocal basis. We need properly licensed electricians on-site in Iowa to stay compliant whenever state inspectors come through.
Reciprocal states currently accepted: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
We're specifically looking for candidates with future Foreman potential- electricians who are ready to take ownership of a job site, lead a crew, and grow into a Foreman role. If you're a licensed Journeyman who wants to join a team that takes industrial work seriously and is invested in developing you into a leader, we want to hear from you.
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.
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, STD/LTD, 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 (Foreman → Project Manager → Branch Manager)
- In-House Apprenticeship Program: structured development to advance your career and licensure
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites, with the opportunity to step into a Foreman role
- Leading and supervising crews on assigned 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
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
One of the following is required:
- Active, state-issued electrician license: either Journeyman/Master Electrician license or Electrician Apprentice license issued by the State of Iowa or by a reciprocal state (listed above)
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
- Leadership qualities and interest in growing into a Foreman role
- 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