Journeyman Electrician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $40-$50 per hour

Classification: Journeyman Electrician

Locations: Powdersville, SC

Employment Type: Contract | Full-Time Hours | 6+ Week Project Engagement

Pay Rate: $25$32/hr DOE conversion to direct hire available for top performers

Per Diem: $100 a day

Reports To: Master Electrician / Electrical Foreman / Superintendent

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking licensed Journeyman Electricians for contract positions on commercial and residential construction projects in Powdersville, SC. Initial engagements are project-based, running 6 weeks or longer, with top performers eligible for conversion to direct hire. Candidates must hold the applicable journeyman-level electrical credential for the jurisdiction(s) in which they will work see the licensing table below for jurisdiction-specific requirements. Journeymen will perform all phases of commercial and residential electrical installation, work independently within the scope authorized by their license, and may supervise apprentice-level crew members under direction of a Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all phases of electrical rough-in and trim on commercial and residential projects independently and within licensed scope

Install, bend, and support EMT, rigid (GRC), IMC, and PVC conduit systems; execute offsets, saddles, 3-point and 4-point bends using hand and hydraulic benders

Pull, terminate, and label wire and cable through conduit systems; ensure proper fill ratios and NEC-compliant installation

Install and terminate panels, subpanels, breakers, and service equipment per one-line diagrams and panel schedules

Install lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, GFCI/AFCI devices, and specialty equipment per drawings and specifications

Read and interpret electrical construction drawings including one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and detail sheets without supervision

Perform layout and establish conduit runs, device locations, and panel placement from electrical drawings

Supervise and direct apprentice electricians assigned to your crew; ensure work quality, code compliance, and safe practices

Perform and verify self-inspection of completed work prior to rough-in and trim inspections; coordinate AHJ inspection readiness

Identify and communicate RFIs, code conflicts, and drawing discrepancies to foreman or project management

Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant work area; lead by example on site safety and housekeeping

Participate in daily toolbox talks and site safety meetings; enforce OSHA 29 CFR 1926 electrical standards and site-specific safety plans

Support material takeoffs, staging, and waste reduction as directed by foreman or superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Valid journeyman-level electrical license or credential for the applicable South Carolina jurisdiction(s)

Anderson County (Powdersville area): South Carolina state journeyman license is recognized statewide; verify any municipality-specific requirements with the local AHJ prior to project start

Minimum 45 years of verifiable commercial or residential electrical field experience

Expert proficiency reading electrical construction drawings: one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, lighting and power plans

Full command of NEC code requirements as adopted and enforced in South Carolina jurisdictions

Mastery of conduit systems EMT, rigid, IMC, PVC including layout, bending, and support installation

Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise apprentice-level crew members

Valid driver's license; reliable transportation to job site

Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and sustain physical demands across full shifts in varying conditions

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

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South Carolina state journeyman license in good standing; familiarity with Anderson County AHJ inspection procedures a plus

OSHA 30 Construction certification

Aerial lift and/or forklift certification

Experience on commercial project types: multifamily, retail, data center, or light industrial

Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or other plan review and field management platforms

Prior lead electrician or foreman experience on commercial construction projects