Entry Level Electrician Jobs
New grad electrician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like TIC - The Industrial Company, Darling Ingredients, and Asplundh Tree Expert hiring at this level now.
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Requisition ID: 188470
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
Qualifications
- Experience as an Electrician Craftsman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
- Must have required tools
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 188470
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
Qualifications
- Experience as an Electrician Craftsman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
- Must have required tools
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- TIC - The Industrial Company26
- Darling Ingredients4
- Asplundh Tree Expert4
- Johnson Controls3
- American Electric Power3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy38
- Construction & Real Estate38
- Manufacturing14
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Food & Beverage10
Entry Level Electrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrician job?
Start by completing an apprenticeship program or vocational training, since most employers at this level prioritize hands-on experience over a long work history. Highlight any internship work, coursework, or supervised fieldwork on your resume. Holding a relevant state license or journeyman apprentice registration gives you a concrete edge, and applying directly to companies advertising apprentice or helper roles puts you in front of the right hiring managers.
Which companies hire entry level electricians?
Companies hiring entry level electricians right now include TIC - The Industrial Company, Darling Ingredients, and Asplundh Tree Expert, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from electrical contractors, construction firms, and facilities management companies that run structured apprenticeship or helper programs.
Are there remote entry level electrician jobs?
Yes, though they are a small share of the total. About 0% of entry level electrician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these typically cover roles in electrical design, drafting, or project coordination rather than hands-on installation work. Most entry level electrician positions require on-site presence to meet licensing and safety requirements.
Are these new grad electrician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or apprenticeship hours in place of full-time work history, or explicitly mentions a portfolio or vocational training as qualifying credentials. If you are just finishing a trade program, these are the roles to target first.
Which industries hire the most entry level electricians?
Entry Level electrician roles concentrate in Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects that depend on apprentice and helper pipelines to build their skilled workforce.