Senior Lead Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking Lead Electrician for a direct hire opportunity! Competitive pay and benefits. DE and/or MD Journeyman License, or the ability to obtain a state electrical license as required.

Job Description: Electrician leads commercial and industrial electrical projects from planning through completion, providing hands-on expertise while supervising electricians, apprentices, and helpers. This role oversees daily field operations, ensures high-quality installations, and maintains strict adherence to safety standards and project schedules. The Lead Electrician reads and interprets complex electrical drawings, installs and troubleshoots electrical systems, and plays a key role in mentoring less experienced team members to deliver best-in-class workmanship on new construction and tenant fit-out projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Previous experience leading crews or serving as a foreman, lead electrician, or supervisor.
• DE and/or MD Journeyman License, or the ability to obtain a state electrical license as required.
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, electrical drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Participation in design-build electrical projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Scissor lift and boom lift certifications preferred.

Why Work Here? The company builds its success on strong human capital and long-term customer relationships, emphasizing quality workmanship and continuous improvement. The culture is forward-thinking and family-oriented, offering a supportive environment where team members feel valued and cared for. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, and bonus opportunities. Additional benefits such as a health savings account, tuition reimbursement, and fuel cards support both professional growth and personal well-being. This is an environment where you can advance your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a team that takes pride in building excellence.

Work Environment: This role operates primarily in commercial and industrial construction settings, including new builds and tenant fit-outs for facilities such as schools, healthcare buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and office spaces. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, often on active construction sites. The position requires regular lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in elevated areas. You will stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday and must be comfortable working at heights using scissor lifts and boom lifts when required. The role involves daily use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and various lifting devices, all of which must be operated safely and in accordance with company and regulatory standards. A neat, professional appearance and adherence to site-specific safety and attire requirements are expected, along with reliable transportation to travel between job sites during standard construction hours.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkton, MD.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits:Medical and Dental Benefits401K and 401K MatchBonusHoliday Paid Time OffPaid Time OffPay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFuel cardHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Elkton,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.