Commercial Journeyman Electrician

System One is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician for large-scale construction projects. This role requires a professional capable of interpreting complex drawings to install electrical services, distribution gear/panels, intricate lighting/control systems. You'll be responsible for delivering clean, code-compliant, and highly efficient installations in a fast-paced, coordination-heavy environment. Job Title: Journeyman Electrician Location: Charlotte, NC (Report daily to site) Pay Rate: $28 to $45/hr (DoE) Schedule: Day Shift | 5x10s | Why Apply? • Competitive Pay: Premium wages based on regional standards. • High-Profile Projects: Gain valuable experience on commercial/institutional builds. • Professional Environment: Work alongside a team dedicated to technical precision, efficient production, and a zero-incident safety culture. Core Qualifications • 4+ years' dedicated experience in large-scale commercial/institutional construction. • Please Note: Candidates with exclusively residential experience will not be considered. • A valid Electrical License (Journeyman or Master) is highly preferred. • Strong foundation in Electrical Theory and a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). • Must possess a full set of hand tools and have reliable transportation to the job site. • Please Note: Candidates with exclusively residential experience will not be considered. Technical Skills: • Expert ability to interpret drawings and proactively coordinate raceway routing with MEP trades to prevent field clashes and unnecessary modifications. • Proficient in cutting and bending EMT (up to 4") using hand and mechanical benders. • Extensive experience terminating pain terminating panels, switchboards, transformers, and disconnects, ensuring all connections meet NEC torque specifications and are fully prepared for system startup. • Highly efficient in pulling large-gauge wire, routing MC cable cleanly in tray or above drop ceilings and installing complex fire alarm raceway systems per project specifications. • Expertise in installing architectural lighting fixtures and complex low-voltage lighting control systems (e.g., 0-10V dimming, networked occupancy sensors, and daylight harvesting). Safety & PPE Requirements Adherence to site safety standards (or requirements) is 100% mandatory for site access and continued employment: • Hart Hat: Helmet-style safety helmets with chin straps (ANSI Z89.1 Type 2, Class E). • Glasses: ANSI-approved safety glasses. • Work Boots: Steel-capped or composite-toe safety work boots. • High Visibility: ANSI-compliant Hi-Vis vest or shirt. • Gloves: Task-appropriate safety gloves at all times. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • When are you available to start working on-site in Charlotte, NC? • This job site strictly enforces a zero-tolerance safety policy, including the mandatory use of helmet-style hard hats with buckled chin straps and specific safety gloves at all times. Are you willing to comply 100% with these site rules? • Please list the last 2–3 new construction projects you have worked on as an Electrician within the commercial and/or institutional sector (e.g., ABC Project in City, ST for XYZ Contractor). • On large commercial/institutional sites, electrical raceways often conflict with HVAC ductwork and plumbing. Describe a time you had to coordinate with other trades to resolve a routing conflict. How did you determine the best path for your conduit?" • In your previous commercial projects, what was the largest size EMT you regularly bent and installed? Describe your method for ensuring parallel runs and 'saddle' bends look uniform in exposed ceilings. • We install modern lighting control systems (0-10V dimming, networked sensors). What experience do you have with low-voltage lighting controls, and how do you troubleshoot a system that isn't turning on or dimming correctly? • Do you hold a valid Electrical License (Journeyman or Master) or Union Card? • This role currently requires a 50-hour work week (5x10s). Are you fully prepared and physically capable of committing to this schedule and potentially more OT during peak times? Experience: • Commercial construction: 4 years (Preferred) • Construction: 7 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Charlotte, NC 28217 (Required) Work Location: In person