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Location: Charlottesville & Harrisonburg, Virginia
Department: Field Operations
Pay Range: $25.00 - $40.00/Hour
Based on experience, demonstrated skills, leadership ability, licensing, and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time

Your Experience Should Be Recognized

You have worked hard to build your skills in the electrical trade. You deserve to work for a company that values your experience, supports your growth, and gives you opportunities to advance.

Whether you are an experienced Electrician, already leading a small crew, or an established Foreman, we want to talk with you about where your experience may fit at Design Electric.

For more than 40 years, Design Electric has provided quality commercial and industrial electrical services throughout Virginia. We are a 100% employee-owned company guided by five core values: Safety, Collaboration, Innovation, Humble but Confident, and Gets It Done.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will be based on your experience and assigned role and may include:

• Installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing commercial and industrial electrical systems

• Bending and installing conduit

• Pulling, routing, and terminating wire and cable

• Installing electrical equipment, panels, transformers, disconnects, fixtures, devices, and related components

• Reading and working from blueprints, specifications, BIM drawings, and electrical schematics

• Planning conduit routes, wire pulls, material needs, and daily work activities

• Troubleshooting electrical systems, equipment, motors, controls, lighting, and low-voltage systems

• Using meters and electrical testing equipment safely

• Identifying field conflicts and communicating concerns before they create delays

• Coordinating work with supervisors, project leadership, other trades, and customers

• Maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and productive jobsite

• Completing work according to the National Electrical Code, project requirements, and Design Electric’s safety standards

• Leading electricians, apprentices, and helpers when assigned to a leadership role

• Planning and assigning daily work based on project priorities and team capabilities

• Monitoring safety, workmanship, productivity, labor hours, materials, and project progress

• Mentoring less-experienced employees and helping them develop their skills

• Communicating manpower, material, equipment, and scheduling needs to project leadership

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for experienced electrical professionals who:

• Have verifiable commercial and/or industrial electrical experience

• Understand commercial or industrial electrical installation methods

• Can read and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications

• Understand electrical codes and safe work practices

• Take pride in producing safe, reliable, and professional work

• Can troubleshoot problems and communicate possible solutions

• Work productively with limited supervision

• Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trades

• Are dependable, safety-minded, and committed to quality workmanship

• Are authorized to work in the United States

Candidates being considered for Leadman or Foreman responsibilities must also have demonstrated experience directing work, leading employees, coordinating field activities, or supervising an electrical crew.

A current Journeyman or Master Electrician license is preferred but not required.

These are experienced-level opportunities. They are not intended for entry-level applicants or beginning apprentices.

What Success Looks Like at Design Electric

Successful team members:

• Put safety first in every decision

• Complete quality work efficiently and professionally

• Plan ahead and communicate concerns early

• Work well with field leadership, project teams, and other trades

• Use labor, materials, tools, and equipment responsibly

• Take ownership of their responsibilities

• Lead by example and treat others with respect

• Support the development of apprentices and less-experienced employees

• Demonstrate Design Electric’s core values on every project

Why Join Design Electric?

At Design Electric, our employees do more than work for the company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Program, they share in the success they help create.

Our benefits include:

• Pay ranging from $25.00–$40.00 per hour

• Employee Stock Ownership Program, making you an employee-owner

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with a 25% company match

• Health Savings Account

• Wellness program with opportunities to reduce medical premiums

• Cost-saving prescription program

• 24/7 virtual healthcare access

• Company nurse advocate

• Free orthopedic and telemedicine services

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave

• Seven paid holidays

• Bonus and gainsharing opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Training and professional-development opportunities

• Opportunities to advance into field leadership

Physical Requirements

This work may require standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, lifting, carrying materials, using tools and testing equipment, and working from ladders or scaffolding in varying jobsite conditions throughout the workday.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Let’s Talk

If you have commercial or industrial electrical experience and are looking for a company where your skills, leadership, and work ethic will be recognized, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to begin a confidential conversation about your experience, career goals, and where you may fit at Design Electric.

Design Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.