Electrical Technician Jobs
Electrical Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, construction, and healthcare facilities, from entry-level and apprentice roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in industrial controls, power distribution, and instrumentation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.
Location: Lipscomb, AL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Job Posting Expires on 07/01/2026 at 11: 59pm
Basic Job Functions:
Provide electrical support in the rail spike manufacturing facility through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Answer calls and ensure continuous operations of production lines. Perform preventive maintenance functions. Maintain Induction Heating Systems which includes rebuilding Induction Heating Coils. Perform configuration, programming, monitoring, & troubleshooting for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), network switches, servers, and HMI workstations. Learn to operate spike forging equipment to give operators breaks. Develop and implement projects for continuous improvement.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements:
- Willing and able to work both day and night shifts
- Two years of experience in electrical maintenance. Equivalent electrical training or military experience will be considered
- Knowledge in power distribution, motor control centers, instrumentation, automated systems, PLC and HMI programming, and variable frequency drive troubleshooting in a manufacturing facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Induction Heating Systems
- Two-year degree in electrical maintenance technology and two or more years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
- Extensive AC & DC motors and drives experience
- Knowledge and experience with Power systems maintenance
- PLC systems building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
- HMI Wonderware, Factory Talk building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.
Location: Lipscomb, AL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Job Posting Expires on 07/01/2026 at 11: 59pm
Basic Job Functions:
Provide electrical support in the rail spike manufacturing facility through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Answer calls and ensure continuous operations of production lines. Perform preventive maintenance functions. Maintain Induction Heating Systems which includes rebuilding Induction Heating Coils. Perform configuration, programming, monitoring, & troubleshooting for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), network switches, servers, and HMI workstations. Learn to operate spike forging equipment to give operators breaks. Develop and implement projects for continuous improvement.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements:
- Willing and able to work both day and night shifts
- Two years of experience in electrical maintenance. Equivalent electrical training or military experience will be considered
- Knowledge in power distribution, motor control centers, instrumentation, automated systems, PLC and HMI programming, and variable frequency drive troubleshooting in a manufacturing facility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Induction Heating Systems
- Two-year degree in electrical maintenance technology and two or more years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
- Extensive AC & DC motors and drives experience
- Knowledge and experience with Power systems maintenance
- PLC systems building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
- HMI Wonderware, Factory Talk building, programming, and troubleshooting experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon154
- EPS104
- Cushman & Wakefield100
- M.C. Dean86
- Schneider Electric80
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing416
- Consulting & Professional Services393
- Electronics & Hardware321
- Construction & Real Estate320
- Energy269
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical technician jobs.
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Two or more years of hands-on experience with AC and DC electrical systems
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
- Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards
- Valid state journeyman or apprentice electrician license where required by jurisdiction
Tips for Your Electrical Technician Job Search
List certifications above your work history
Recruiters screening electrical technician resumes scan for licenses and certifications first. Put your OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, or state electrician license at the top, before your work history, so hiring managers see your credentials without scrolling.
Match your resume to the job voltage class
Job postings distinguish between low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage experience. Check the posting carefully and use the same voltage language in your resume. Mismatches get flagged fast, especially in utility and industrial plant roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your PLC brand
Employers hiring for PLC-heavy environments specify Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi by name. Filter for postings that match the platforms you know, and call out your exact PLC experience in your application cover letter or summary.
Prepare a hands-on troubleshooting story
Interviewers for electrical technician roles almost always ask for a real example of diagnosing and fixing a fault under pressure. Prepare one specific story that describes the symptom, your diagnostic steps, the root cause, and the fix. Practice telling it in under two minutes.
Negotiate shift differentials and per diem separately
Many electrical technician roles in construction and utilities include shift premiums, travel allowances, or per diem on top of base pay. Before accepting, ask the hiring manager to break out each component so you can compare offers accurately across different employers.
Electrical Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical technicians right now include Amazon, EPS, and Cushman & Wakefield, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong in manufacturing plants, utility infrastructure projects, and commercial construction.
How many electrical technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of electrical technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most technical roles because much of the work requires physical access to equipment and job sites. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include technical support, controls engineering coordination, and documentation or CAD drafting roles within electrical departments.
How do you become an electrical technician?
Most electrical technicians complete a two-year associate degree or a vocational certificate program in electrical technology, industrial electronics, or a related field. From there, candidates typically enter a registered apprenticeship or entry-level technician role to build hands-on experience with wiring, controls, and safety procedures. Earning certifications such as OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E, and gaining experience on specific equipment like PLCs or motor drives, strengthens your candidacy for higher-level positions.
Can you get hired as an electrical technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical technician roles are available, particularly in manufacturing and facilities maintenance, where employers will train candidates who have completed a vocational program or apprenticeship. Highlighting coursework in motor controls, conduit installation, or blueprint reading helps, as does any hands-on lab work from your training program. Temp-to-hire contracts through industrial employers are a common entry point that can lead to permanent roles.
What does the electrical technician interview process look like?
Most electrical technician interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your certifications and the specific systems you have worked on. An in-person or on-site interview typically follows, which often includes a practical or scenario-based component where you are asked to walk through how you would diagnose a fault or read a wiring diagram. Some employers add a written safety knowledge assessment covering NFPA 70E or lockout-tagout procedures before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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