Job Description

Job Title

Controls Electrician/Journeyman Electrician

Location

Metro Detroit, MI (Various project sites across Southeast Michigan)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Pay Range

Very competitive rates

Annual Equivalent

Very competitive benefits

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Controls Electrician/Journeyman Electricians for industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical projects throughout the Metro Detroit area. The ideal candidate holds a valid State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license and has hands-on experience with electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in commercial or industrial settings. Both union (IBEW Local 58) and non-union candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in commercial and industrial facilities including a heavy volume of low voltage controls wiring.
Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and NEC code requirements
Install and terminate conductors in panels, switchgear, transformers, disconnects, and motor control centers (MCCs)
Pull wire and cable through conduit (EMT, rigid, PVC, MC cable, tray systems)
Install conduit systems including bending, threading, and supporting per NEC and project specs
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical malfunctions using multimeters, megohmmeters, and other test equipment
Install and wire lighting systems, receptacles, switches, and dedicated circuits
Work with 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V systems (single-phase and three-phase)
Install fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and life safety systems
Install and connect motor starters, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), and control wiring
Perform power quality testing and verify proper grounding and bonding
Label circuits, panels, and equipment per code and project requirements
Coordinate with other trades (pipefitters, millwrights, HVAC, controls) on multi-discipline projects
Comply with all NEC, OSHA, MIOSHA, and site-specific safety requirements
Maintain tools, test equipment, and a clean, organized work area
Complete daily work reports and as-built documentation as required

Required Qualifications

Non-Negotiable: Valid State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License is required.

Valid State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License (required — non-negotiable)
Minimum 4 years of hands-on electrical experience in commercial or industrial environments with low voltage controls installation experience.
Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) — current edition
Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams
Proficiency with conduit bending (hand, mechanical, and hydraulic benders)
Experience with 120V through 480V systems (single and three-phase)
Proficient use of test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, ammeters, circuit tracers)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders, working at heights, and in confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with medium voltage (above 600V) installation and termination
Experience with PLC and controls wiring (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Low-voltage and data/communications cabling experience (Cat5e/Cat6/fiber)
Arc flash safety training and NFPA 70E certification
Aerial lift and scissor lift certifications
Confined space and fall protection training

Company Description

Growing Commercial and Industrial Construction Services Company

Company Description

Growing Commercial and Industrial Construction Services Company

Golden Way Group

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