Electrical Residential Apprentice

About the role

The Electrical Residential Apprentice assists with electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work while supporting daily operations and project activities. This role works closely with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership to ensure electrical systems are installed and maintained safely, accurately, and in compliance with company and industry standards.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services for commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ (IESC), reported over $3.3 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending September 30 2025, and employs over 10,200 people at more than 174 U.S. locations.

Job location: US‑OH‑Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on electrical systems and equipment.
• Review project plans, specifications, and work orders to support project execution.
• Support diagnosing and resolving electrical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable electrical codes.
• Coordinate with employees, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments regarding project activities and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to electrical work and project activities.
• Support project timelines and assist with resolving operational concerns in the field.
• Monitor equipment, materials, and job site conditions to support operational efficiency and safety.
• Assist senior technicians and support field operations as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication throughout all customer and operational interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum education: None.
• Minimum years of experience: 0‑2.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous electrical installation, maintenance, or construction experience preferred.
• Experience within construction, operations, or service environments preferred.
• Entry‑level experience supporting field operations or senior technicians preferred.
• Physical requirements: communicate in person, by phone, and through email; travel as required; stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday; sit for extended periods while driving; work on active job sites indoors and outdoors, including attics, crawlspaces, and confined or elevated spaces, with exposure to varying weather, construction noise, dust, and other conditions; wear safety gear such as PPE; maintain dependable transportation and consistent attendance; ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as needed; perform all work on‑site (not remote/hybrid); lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• License required: Yes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.
• Must pass pre‑employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle