Service Electrician - Commercial (Southeast US)

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. We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025. Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta). Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more.

About the role

The Journeyman Electrician / Field Specialist performs commercial electrical service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and small-project installations across a variety of commercial facilities. This role requires a valid Journeyman Electrician License and strong technical skill in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues in active, occupied buildings.

Responsibilities

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with commercial building systems, including lighting controls, switchgear, and distribution equipment
• Apply advanced knowledge of electrical theory and NEC code
• Perform NEC calculations
• Execute all types of conduit bends using various bender types
• Install raceways, boxes, cables, panels, breakers, and transformers
• Assist with wire pulling and switchboard installation
• Install light fixtures, devices, and cover plates
• Connect branch circuits including terminations and equipment
• Perform basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Maintain basic knowledge of control systems and components
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years in a commercial service role
• Expert-level troubleshooting skills in a commercial setting
• Ability to run and lead small size projects (1-4 electricians)
• Possess an active state Journeyman electrical license or higher
• OSHA 10 certification
• Ability to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check

Skills

• 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

Pay

$33.00 - $40.00 per hour pending experience and active state electrical license.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• On average 2–3-week sprints in the Southeast US
• Most projects are in Georgia and the Southeast US
• Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts
• Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability)

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• Overtime potential
• Housing (Airbnb) and per diem paid while traveling
• Paid Time Off
• Paid travel back home every 3 weeks
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Vehicle provided
• Fuel card

Working Conditions

Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions.