Senior Level Commercial Electrician Jobs
Senior level commercial electrician jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex commercial systems, project execution, and the crews or apprentices who deliver the work. Openings are predominantly on-site across Construction & Real Estate, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with employers like Gaylor Electric, Veolia, and Flex-N-Gate hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for performing or supervising maintenance, repairs, and minor upgrades of the electrical and control systems in the groundwater extraction well fields and treatment facilities, including power supply and grounding. The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for assisting in the planning and oversight of the installation of new electrical and Control Systems at the Site.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors the performance of electrical equipment installed in the treatment facilities and well fields for hazards, adjustment, or replacement.
- Diagnoses and isolates defects, malfunctions, or inadequacies in existing control system components, electrical circuits, wire and cable systems, and other electrical equipment using appropriate tools and test instruments.
- Maintains and troubleshoots electrical switchgear and device controls, transformers, motors and motor control centers, process controllers, electrical field instrumentation such as flow meters, level transmitters, pH meters, and programmable logic controls.
- Assists in planning control and electrical system modifications or additions, as may be directed by the client, including the sizing and selection of conductors, conduit, raceways, overcurrent devices, grounding systems, panel boards, switchboards, and related devices.
- Reroutes wiring and cabling and removes/installs conduit, pull boxes, junction boxes, raceways, conductors, grounding, and equipment bonding as directed by the State.
- Ensures that all electrical maintenance, modifications, and installations are performed with safe and proper preparation of work areas.
- Ensures that all electrical activities are performed using proper personal protective equipment and in accordance with standard industrial safety procedures such as lock-out and tag-out of energized equipment per OSHA requirements.
- Updates electrical panel schedules and prepares as-built electrical drawings following all applicable industry codes and standards.
- Supervises and trains staff at the site who will perform some or all of the duties listed above.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Six years of experience as a California journeyman electrician.
- Minimum of one year of experience with the Rockwell ControlLogix and FlexIO hardware and one year of experience with Logix5000 software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Have computer skills and be able to estimate and due purchasing, write reports.
- Know and understand current National Electrical Code (NEC).
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Completion of a four-year electrical apprentice program.
- Certification of competency as a Grade II Electrical and Instrumentation from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or have equivalent training and experience.
- Certificate of competency as a General Electrician issued by the California Apprenticeship Council of the California Department of Industrial Relations, as specified in CCR Regulations, Title 8, Sections 290.0 through 295.0.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for performing or supervising maintenance, repairs, and minor upgrades of the electrical and control systems in the groundwater extraction well fields and treatment facilities, including power supply and grounding. The Electrician-Inside Wireman is responsible for assisting in the planning and oversight of the installation of new electrical and Control Systems at the Site.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors the performance of electrical equipment installed in the treatment facilities and well fields for hazards, adjustment, or replacement.
- Diagnoses and isolates defects, malfunctions, or inadequacies in existing control system components, electrical circuits, wire and cable systems, and other electrical equipment using appropriate tools and test instruments.
- Maintains and troubleshoots electrical switchgear and device controls, transformers, motors and motor control centers, process controllers, electrical field instrumentation such as flow meters, level transmitters, pH meters, and programmable logic controls.
- Assists in planning control and electrical system modifications or additions, as may be directed by the client, including the sizing and selection of conductors, conduit, raceways, overcurrent devices, grounding systems, panel boards, switchboards, and related devices.
- Reroutes wiring and cabling and removes/installs conduit, pull boxes, junction boxes, raceways, conductors, grounding, and equipment bonding as directed by the State.
- Ensures that all electrical maintenance, modifications, and installations are performed with safe and proper preparation of work areas.
- Ensures that all electrical activities are performed using proper personal protective equipment and in accordance with standard industrial safety procedures such as lock-out and tag-out of energized equipment per OSHA requirements.
- Updates electrical panel schedules and prepares as-built electrical drawings following all applicable industry codes and standards.
- Supervises and trains staff at the site who will perform some or all of the duties listed above.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Six years of experience as a California journeyman electrician.
- Minimum of one year of experience with the Rockwell ControlLogix and FlexIO hardware and one year of experience with Logix5000 software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Have computer skills and be able to estimate and due purchasing, write reports.
- Know and understand current National Electrical Code (NEC).
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Completion of a four-year electrical apprentice program.
- Certification of competency as a Grade II Electrical and Instrumentation from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or have equivalent training and experience.
- Certificate of competency as a General Electrician issued by the California Apprenticeship Council of the California Department of Industrial Relations, as specified in CCR Regulations, Title 8, Sections 290.0 through 295.0.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Senior Level Commercial Electrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level commercial electrician job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for demonstrated ownership of large-scale commercial projects, a journeyman license at minimum, and the ability to lead crews or mentor apprentices without close supervision. What gives candidates an edge is a portfolio of completed project types, familiarity with commercial codes across multiple jurisdictions, and experience coordinating with general contractors and project managers on complex builds.
Which companies hire senior level commercial electricians?
Companies hiring senior level commercial electricians right now include Gaylor Electric, Veolia, and Flex-N-Gate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from large electrical contractors, national construction firms, and facility management companies running multi-site commercial portfolios.
Are there remote senior level commercial electrician jobs?
Yes, though most senior commercial electrician roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of senior level commercial electrician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be project management, estimating, or technical oversight roles rather than hands-on installation positions.
What makes a commercial electrician role senior level?
Senior level commercial electrician roles are defined by scope and accountability. These positions involve overseeing full project phases from rough-in through commissioning, signing off on work quality, troubleshooting complex electrical systems independently, and mentoring journeymen or apprentices. The expectation is that you direct the work rather than waiting for direction, and that you own the technical and scheduling outcomes of your assignments.
Which industries hire the most senior level commercial electricians?
Senior Level commercial electrician roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they involve large-scale builds, ongoing facility upgrades, or regulated infrastructure that requires experienced electricians who can manage compliance and lead crews through technical complexity.