Commercial Journeyman Electrician
About the role
Bopat Electric is a trusted electrical services provider with a proud legacy dating back to 1972. We specialize in maintaining and optimizing critical electrical distribution systems, delivering reliable, safety‑first solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional environments. As part of the BCES Global Group, we combine the strength of a best‑in‑class international network with the agility and expertise of a respected local team—empowering our people to do exceptional work that keeps essential systems safe, resilient, and future‑ready.
We are looking for experienced Commercial Journeyman Electricians to join our construction team in Maryland. We need electricians who know their trade, can read prints, handle layout, and take ownership of their work without constant supervision. Our projects include commercial new construction, renovations, tenant fit‑outs, and electrical upgrades. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working with a solid field crew, and have the experience to help guide apprentices, we'd like to talk with you.
Benefits
- 401K with 7% matching and immediate vesting
- 100% employer paid benefits
- Paid PTO
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Install commercial electrical systems on new construction, renovations, tenant fit‑outs, and electrical upgrades
- Read blueprints, interpret electrical drawings, and independently lay out installations
- Install and bend conduit, pull feeders and branch circuits, and complete wiring and terminations
- Install panels, switchgear, transformers, lighting, power distribution, and other commercial electrical equipment
- Plan daily work, identify material needs, and complete assigned installations with minimal supervision
- Work with foremen, project managers, and other trades to keep projects moving
- Help train and mentor apprentices while maintaining quality and productivity
- Follow NEC requirements and jobsite safety procedures
Requirements
- Active Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a qualifying license from another jurisdiction with applicable reciprocity
- 5+ years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
- Ability to independently read prints, perform layout, and complete commercial electrical installations
- Strong hands‑on experience with EMT and rigid conduit, feeders, panels, transformers, switchgear, and terminations
- Experience working with commercial three‑phase electrical systems, including 120/208V and 277/480V
- Working knowledge of the NEC and commercial construction safety practices
- Ability to work independently and help direct apprentices when needed
- Reliable transportation and ability to report to project sites throughout Maryland
- Valid driver's license
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
Pay
Compensation range: $30 – $45 USD per hour. This role includes overtime and double time eligibility in addition to the base rate.