Journeyman Electrician
Aurora Energy Services
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Job Description
Role Summary
We are growing our electrical construction and repair team and are looking for a licensed Electrician to join our commercial, industrial, solar, and construction project teams. This role covers new construction, installation, commissioning, upgrades, and troubleshooting across a variety of electrical systems. This section will be expanded with more specific detail once provided.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
Installation & Repair
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment on commercial, industrial, solar, and construction projects, including panels, circuits, and power distribution.
- Perform conduit bending, wire pulling, terminations, and panel work to spec.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults quickly and safely.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
Commissioning & Testing
- Support commissioning, testing, and energization of new electrical installations.
- Verify proper operation of installed electrical systems prior to project turnover.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all work complies with NEC, local codes, and site specific safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, one line diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) where applicable.
Coordination & Documentation
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed using work orders and maintenance logs.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, foremen, and other trades to keep builds and repairs on schedule.
- Provide direction and oversight to helpers and apprentices on site.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential:
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license required.
- 4 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical work.
- Working knowledge of NEC and local code requirements.
- Comfortable working from ladders, lifts, and in confined or raised floor spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or climb for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time depending on active projects, including out of state assignments.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with backup or redundant power systems (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators).
- Experience with high voltage systems or switchgear.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- NFPA 70E
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Company truck or travel/vehicle provided, depending on role and location.
- Tools and PPE provided.
- Travel and per diem covered on out of town assignments.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
This job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There shall be a requirement to carry out other duties which the Company believes are within your capability.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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