✨ Our 2026 Hiring Report is out — see what 146,050 job postings say about getting hired.

Read the report →
JOB DETAILS

Journeyman 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

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

Key Skills
Industrial electricalTroubleshootingMotor controls480V systemsTransformersConduit bendingBlueprint readingNEC codeSwitchboardsLeadershipCrew managementMicrosoft OfficeOutlookERP systemsFeeder sizingWiring
Categories
TradesConstructionManufacturingEnergyManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityHSAMileage reimbursementDrive time payPer diemLodgingPaid time off401(k) with matching
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Journeyman Electrician will direct and manage electrical work on industrial job sites while leading and supervising crews. They are responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, ensuring code compliance, and mentoring apprentices.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$35 - $45
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
116
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page