Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. 

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are seeking an Industrial Electrician for a water treatment facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting, replacing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems and their components in a water treatment plant setting.

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm, with participation in an on-call rotation with another electrician on site as needed. Must be available for emergency call-outs.

What Will You Be Doing At Woodard & Curran?

• Convert facility’s controls from outdated technology to an up to date SCADA (Supervisory, Control, AndData Acquisition) system.
• Install and repair electrical systems and devices in and around city buildings.
• Test electrical systems and equipment; detect causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replace and/or repair components.
• Ensure compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes.
• Review electrical projects for upgrades; read and prepare electrical diagrams.
• Maintain inventory and order materials or services.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Use and knowledgeable of digital tools and asset management systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and applicable electrical codes.
• Work around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• Calculate line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity.
• Prepare sketches for electrical layouts and installation.
• Read and interpret specifications, schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electrical, electronic and/or instrument systems.
• Perform related work as required.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Four plus years’ experience in industrial/commercial electrical systems, instrumentation and/or electronics.
• Must possess a valid Journeyman electrician license or Certificate of Competency issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board.
• Must possess experience working with both low and medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; a good scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and other equipment.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Work positions include working with hands extended above head 18 inches (10%), and 30 inches in front of body (50%), squatting or kneeling (20%), and performing administrative tasks (20%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds while walking distances of 25 feet.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license, have a safe driving record, and be able to operate vehicles with automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic and environmental conditions; and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Depending upon experience and certification.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a  Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through  binding arbitration , rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

\uD83D\uDD17  Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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\uD83D\uDD17 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster 

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

Text Message Communication Notice:

To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring 

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\uD83D\uDD17 Woodard & Curran Privacy Statement

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.