Power Distribution Systems - Journeyman Electrician

Knight Electric, Inc.
Posted: 1 month ago
2-5 years
Justin, United States | Alpharetta, United States | Houston, United States | Dallas, United States | Fort Worth, United States, India
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Full Time
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted: 1 month ago
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About Knight Electric:

Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others.
 

  • Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
  • Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.

Licensed Journeyman - Retail Distribution Systems Technician
 
About this role:
Perform electrical installation and service tasks to required specifications, including bending conduit, pulling wire, installing fixtures, devices, plates, switchgear, and branch circuits. Read and interpret blueprints and layout drawings. Mentor, direct, and supervise apprentices.
 
Location and Travel:
This is a traveling role with projects in various locations throughout the US.
  • You can live anywhere in the United States, preference to Midwest and Southeast
 
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Total compensation between $42.00 - $55.00 per hour
    • Based on state electrical license(s), experience and supervision, etc.      
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Housing/Airbnb paid and daily per diem
  • Travel to/from projects paid (flight or mileage/drive-time)
  • Full Medical, Dental, 401(k) and other benefits

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install and connect control systems, power distribution systems, electrical switchgear, including components such as switchboards, panels, load centers, motor control centers, breakers, transformers, and disconnect switches. Use multi-meters for measuring voltage, amperage, resistance, and more.
  • Connect branch circuits, feeders, and controls, including terminations, panels, and equipment.
  • Diagnose, repair and resolve problems with circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments, schematics, and diagrams.
  • Ensure all work complies with codes and safety regulations.
  • Perform layout for various tasks, including overhead and in-wall rough-in.
  • Generate complete materials lists for assigned scopes of work.
  • Test and troubleshoot electrical systems. Test circuit continuity for compatibility and safety.
  • Maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Assist other employees as needed.
  • Inspect jobs upon completion for quality, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Maintain good working relationships with team.
  • Observe safe work practices and follow safety procedures. Assist team in maintaining a safe work environment. Implement safety procedures and precautions.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 8,000+ verifiable hours worked in the electrical trade
  • Current State Electrical Journeyman license.
  • Valid state-issued driver's license.
  • Advanced to expert knowledge of electrical theory, NEC and local codes
  • Ability to travel by car and plane, with overnight travel for extended periods of time.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • Advanced knowledge of hand tools, testing equipment, and other commonly used trade equipment.
  • Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostics ability. Embrace quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follow process and procedure.
  • Current OSHA 10 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Formal trade school or apprentice program completion
  • Current Elevated Work Platform certification
  • Current Lock Out/Tag Out Training certification
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Current NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training certification

What We Offer:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
  • Overtime potential
  • Housing and Per diem paid while traveling.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly Pay

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)

This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following:

  • Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds.
  • Balance on normal work surfaces.
  • Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally).
  • Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment.
  • Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception. 
  • Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change.
  • Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure.
  • Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required.
 
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts. 

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