Job Description

Are you an experienced Residential Electrician looking to join a growing company that values craftsmanship, leadership, and quality work?

We are seeking a Lead Residential Electrician who thrives in new residential construction, enjoys leading crews, and takes pride in delivering exceptional electrical installations.

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician License (preferred but not required)
Residential Wireman License
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
Experience with custom homes
Experience with production home builders

If you're passionate about electrical work, enjoy mentoring others, and want long-term career growth with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

As a Lead Residential Electrician, you will oversee residential electrical installations from rough-in through final trim while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

A natural leader
Reliable and dependable
Detail-oriented
Customer-focused
Safety-conscious
Professional
Self-motivated
Honest with high integrity
Team-oriented
Organized
Driven to produce quality workmanship

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise residential electrical crews on new home construction projects.
Install complete residential electrical systems including:
- Electrical panels
- Breaker boxes
- Service entrances
- Branch circuits
- Receptacles
- Switches
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Ceiling fans
- Smoke detectors
- GFCI & AFCI protection
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- EV charger pre-wire
- Generator transfer switch wiring
Perform rough-in, trim-out, and final electrical installations.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, construction plans, and wiring diagrams.
Install conduit, EMT, PVC, Romex (NM cable), MC cable, and associated raceways.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and diagnose wiring issues quickly and accurately.
Ensure all work complies with the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes.
Coordinate daily with builders, general contractors, project managers, inspectors, and homeowners.
Schedule work activities to maintain project deadlines.
Mentor apprentice electricians and helpers while promoting craftsmanship and safety.
Perform electrical inspections and quality control checks.
Maintain accurate job documentation and material usage.
Order materials and communicate inventory needs.
Promote a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.

Required

5+ years of residential electrical experience
Experience leading electrical crews
Extensive experience in new residential construction
Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Reliable transportation
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician License (preferred but not required)
Residential Wireman License
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
Experience with custom homes
Experience with production home builders
Generator installation experience
Whole-home surge protection
Smart home wiring
Structured cabling
Security systems
Low-voltage wiring
Home automation systems
Audio/video wiring
Solar electrical experience
Battery backup systems
EV charger installation
Service upgrades
Panel replacements
Underground electrical service installation

Technical Skills

Residential electrical systems
New home electrical construction
Electrical troubleshooting
Service calls
Electrical repair
Panel upgrades
Breaker replacement
Lighting installation
Recessed lighting
Landscape lighting
Switchgear
Electrical testing
Voltage testing
Ohmmeters
Multimeters
Wire pulling
Conduit bending
Grounding and bonding
Load calculations
Arc fault protection
Ground fault protection
Electrical safety
Electrical inspections
Electrical maintenance
Code compliance

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 75 pounds
Climb ladders and work from heights
Crawl through attics and crawl spaces
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Stand, kneel, bend, and lift throughout the workday
Ability to work overtime as needed

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