01 Journeyman Electrician - Commercial & Industrial (Project-Based)

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking experienced Washington State 01 Journeyman Electricians for project-based employment throughout Snohomish County and the Greater Puget Sound region.

We are looking for seasoned electricians with extensive commercial or industrial experience, strong code knowledge, practical problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to take ownership of their assignments. Ideal candidates work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, anticipate challenges, and demonstrate the leadership and judgment developed through demanding field experience.

Opportunities are also available for union journeymen awaiting hall dispatch who may be interested in salting arrangements.

Employment begins on a project-by-project basis, with opportunities for repeat assignments or regular employment based on performance, reliability, and project availability.

Pay rate is based on experience and, if applicable, prevailing wage rate.

Our Clients & Projects

We serve public agencies, general contractors, commercial property managers, and industrial clients. Projects include commercial tenant improvements, industrial electrical installations, distribution upgrades, and EV charging infrastructure.

Many assignments involve large, active facilities and controlled-access environments where professional conduct, dependable execution, security requirements, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations are essential.

Job Responsibilities & Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding, hands-on position requiring technical expertise, efficient execution, and sustained physical activity.

• Install conduit, raceways, feeders, branch circuits, and electrical distribution systems.
• Rig, position, and set switchgear, transformers, panels, and associated equipment.
• Pull large conductors, land and terminate feeders, and complete equipment connections.
• Perform torque verification, insulation resistance testing (megger), and electrical testing.
• Troubleshoot field conditions, identify practical solutions, and make informed decisions within project requirements.
• Plan and execute assigned work efficiently, minimizing rework, unnecessary downtime, and material waste.
• Demonstrate leadership through independent decision-making, effective communication, and accountability for completed work.
• Perform physically demanding installations involving material handling, climbing, lifting, kneeling, and work from elevated platforms.

Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Commitment to Safety

Safety is nonnegotiable. Candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge and consistent application of electrical safety standards, including:

• Electrical hazard recognition: Identify shock, arc-flash, arc-blast, and exposed energized conductor hazards.
• Energized work: Understand approach boundaries, shock protection requirements, and restrictions on energized electrical work.
• Lockout/Tagout: Demonstrate proper isolation, hazardous energy control, and verification of absence of voltage.
• Electrical testing: Proper selection and use of rated test instruments, including live-dead-live verification.
• PPE selection: Identify appropriate shock and arc-flash protection based on identified hazards.
• Grounding and bonding: Understand equipment grounding, bonding, and fault-current paths.
• Fall protection: Understand applicable fall protection requirements and safe use of elevated work equipment.

Fundamental electrical safety competency is expected upon hire.