JOB DETAILS
Industrial Electrician
CompanyServe Electric
LocationSterling Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 1, 2026
About The Company
We are driven by a genuine desire to hold Serve Electric, and the entire industry, to a higher standard of service and quality. We have and will continue to push the industry standard beyond the bar once set. From in-house training to our professional approach, we can assure you we will exceed all expectations.
While some may believe that in order for someone to win, others must lose, we believe everyone can win. By empowering our employees and creating opportunities, we see our customers, employees, and our community succeed.
Whether it be a problem or a necessary upgrade, we engineer a solution for you, plan and execute around that solution, including design, build, program, and install. Then, when it's all said and done, we'll maintain our work.
We have served thousands of industrial customers over 20 years by continually responding, adapting and learning. With us, their world becomes our world, their worries become our worries, and we serve them in every way possible.
Powering industry. Empowering people.
About the Role
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – LEVEL 3 Apprentice (6,000+ hours)
Serve Electric | Short/ Long Term Travel to Job Sites – Based in Iowa
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are hiring Level 3 Apprentice Electricians for travel work. Candidates can come from anywhere in the United States- you'll travel to job sites for approximately the first 2 months, then transition into a long-term Iowa project running about one year, which is most likely where you'll be stationed. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of verified industrial electrical experience, with hands-on rigid conduit experience required- including measuring, threading, bending, and running rigid conduit.
If you're an apprentice who's been putting in real industrial hours, has strong rigid conduit experience, and is ready for more responsibility, this is the role where you grow into a Journeyman.
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
- Supporting and performing electrical work on industrial job sites
- Assisting with inspections to ensure quality and code compliance
- Upholding 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
- Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Level 3 Apprentice status with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
- Hands-on rigid conduit experience – measuring, threading, bending, and running rigid conduit up to 4" (required)
- 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
- 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
Key Skills
Industrial electricalRigid conduitEMT conduitBlueprint readingTroubleshooting120V systems480V systemsLow voltage systemsMotor controlsTransformersSwitchboardsFeeder sizingNEC codeMicrosoft OfficeOutlookERP systems
Categories
TradesConstructionManufacturingEnergy
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityHealth savings accountMileage reimbursementPaid drive timePer diemLodgingPaid time off401(k) with matching
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform electrical work on industrial job sites, including wiring, troubleshooting, and installing conduit systems. Coordinate with the team and customers while ensuring all work meets safety standards and code compliance.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$30 - $35
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
116
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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