Journeymen Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician
Job Description
This role focuses on commercial electrical work, including rough-in installation, conduit and raceway systems, switchgear and terminations, panel wiring, and troubleshooting across high-rise and deck projects in New York City. The position requires a seasoned electrician who can independently interpret rough-in prints, complete complex installations, and ensure safe, code-compliant electrical systems on active construction sites.
Responsibilities

• Perform rough-in electrical work, including layout, installation, and preparation of wiring and devices according to project plans and rough-in prints.
• Read and interpret electrical rough-in prints and construction drawings to plan and execute work accurately and efficiently.
• Install conduit systems, including bending and routing conduit for various applications such as risers, raceways, and deck work.
• Work with switchgear, including installing, wiring, and performing terminations on switchgear and related equipment.
• Run BX and MC cable, including pulling, routing, and securing cable for commercial electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, panels, and circuits to identify issues and perform corrective repairs and adjustments.
• Wire electrical panels, including organizing circuits, making terminations, and ensuring neat, code-compliant installations.
• Install electrical raceways, including Smurf tube and other raceway types, particularly in deck and high-rise environments.
• Perform riser work, including installing and securing electric risers and conduit risers throughout multi-story structures.
• Install Kindorf racks and other support structures for service equipment, conduit, and wiring systems.
• Pull service wire and feeder conductors, ensuring proper routing, support, and termination for service equipment.
• Install outlets, switches, boxes, panels, and devices, including cutting in, mounting, wiring, and securing components.
• Splice cable and conductors safely and correctly, using appropriate connectors and methods for long-lasting, reliable connections.
• Perform terminations on a wide range of electrical equipment, panels, and devices, ensuring tight, accurate, and labeled connections.
• Execute deck work and high-rise deck work, including electrical layout, conduit placement, and raceway installation in slab and deck environments.
• Use pipe bending techniques to bend conduit accurately for complex runs, offsets, and transitions as required by the layout.
• Conduct service work as needed, including troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications to existing electrical systems.
• Maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and certifications on site at all times and follow all site safety protocols.
• Sign in and out daily with the foreperson, documenting time in and time out as required by site procedures.
• Demonstrate strong technical ability in pipe work, panel wiring, and three-way switch wiring, meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Work independently with confidence while maintaining a positive attitude and efficient work pace to meet project deadlines.

Essential Skills

• At least 8 years of commercial electrical experience, with a strong background in large-scale and high-rise projects.
• Proficiency in rough-in electrical work, including reading and interpreting rough-in prints and construction drawings.
• Advanced skills in conduit installation and pipe bending, including complex bends and layouts for risers, raceways, and deck work.
• Hands-on experience with switchgear installation, wiring, and terminations in commercial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, panels, and circuits, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Expertise in wiring electrical panels, including organizing circuits and performing neat, code-compliant terminations.
• Proficiency in installing and working with electrical raceways, including Smurf tube and other raceway types.
• Experience with riser work, including installing conduit risers and electric risers across multiple floors.
• Ability to install Kindorf racks and similar support systems for conduit and service equipment.
• Skill in pulling and installing service wire, BX cable, and MC cable for commercial installations.
• Competence in installing outlets, switches, devices, boxes, and panels, including splicing cable and making terminations.
• Strong understanding of three-way switch wiring and complex switching arrangements.
• SST 10-hour certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Lift certification for operating applicable lifting equipment on site.
• Ability to maintain required PPE and tools and adhere to all safety and site compliance requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive experience with electrical deck work and high-rise deck work, including layout and installation in slab environments.
• Familiarity with electrical raceways and Smurf tube installation in commercial and high-rise settings.
• Experience with service work, including maintenance and modification of existing electrical systems.
• Ability to work under close technical evaluation, demonstrating consistent quality, speed, and reliability.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with forepersons and site teams and follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
• Comfort working on multiple project sites within a local urban environment.
• Positive attitude and professionalism, with a focus on productivity and meeting project timelines.

Why Work Here?
You join a well-established electrical contractor with a strong presence in New York City, offering consistent local projects and the opportunity to grow your skills on complex commercial and high-rise work. The organization values technical excellence, provides clear expectations, and supports advancement for electricians who demonstrate strong performance and reliability. Competitive pay rates and benefits are available through a trusted staffing partner, and you can build a long-term career working on high-profile projects close to home.
Work Environment
Work takes place on commercial construction sites and high-rise projects located throughout New York City, with all projects scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. Electricians are expected to sign in and out daily with the foreperson, recording their name and time in and out. The environment involves active construction conditions, including deck work, high-rise deck work, riser installations, and complex conduit and raceway systems. You must have all required PPE, tools, SST 10-hour, OSHA 30, and lift certification with you at all times while on site. Technical performance is closely evaluated, with particular focus on pipe work, panel wiring, and three-way switch wiring, as well as attitude, speed, and the ability to work independently. Projects are local to NYC, providing a consistent urban work setting with adherence to strict safety and compliance standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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