Electrician Jobs in Maryland
Electrician jobs in Maryland concentrate in construction, federal facilities, and utilities, with steady demand from the state's mix of government-adjacent infrastructure, commercial development, and industrial sites. The busiest hiring markets are Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and Annapolis, where large contractors and institutions such as Whiting-Turner Contracting, Pepco Holdings, and Johns Hopkins Health System maintain consistent electrician workforces. Residential and commercial wiring, low-voltage systems, and industrial maintenance are the specialties appearing most often in Maryland postings, covering everything from entry-level apprentices to experienced master electricians. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Double Envelope is a leading national envelope manufacturing facility in Middle River, Maryland is searching for an Industrial Controls technician. This facility converts large rolls of paper into multiple styles and sizes of transactional business return envelops. Industries we serve are medial insurance, utility companies and local government agencies.
Job Overview
The successful candidate would work with the plant management and envelope machine adjusters to participate in a maintenance and troubleshooting program on high-speed envelope manufacturing machines, making 1000 envelopes per minute.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and servo motors and drives on high-speed envelope machines.
Maintain the plant production power system.
Interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
Work with machine adjusters to recognize and plan preventive maintenance.
Perform Preventive Maintenance to increase equipment reliability and uptime.
Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work to achieve both production and maintenance goals.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
2-years of industrial electrical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
PLC experience preferred, Allen Bradley SLC500, Control Logix, Troubleshooting
Knowledge of variable frequency drives, servo drives and motor controls to 480 volts
Ability to read electrical schematics to troubleshoot plc controls and servo motors.
Mechanical troubleshooting experience to replace pneumatic valves and regulators.
Experience with scrap paper balers and pneumatic scrap paper conveying systems.
Experience with 480-volt air compressors and large volume vacuum pumps.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Company Overview
Double Envelope is a leading national envelope manufacturing facility in Middle River, Maryland is searching for an Industrial Controls technician. This facility converts large rolls of paper into multiple styles and sizes of transactional business return envelops. Industries we serve are medial insurance, utility companies and local government agencies.
Job Overview
The successful candidate would work with the plant management and envelope machine adjusters to participate in a maintenance and troubleshooting program on high-speed envelope manufacturing machines, making 1000 envelopes per minute.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and servo motors and drives on high-speed envelope machines.
Maintain the plant production power system.
Interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
Work with machine adjusters to recognize and plan preventive maintenance.
Perform Preventive Maintenance to increase equipment reliability and uptime.
Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work to achieve both production and maintenance goals.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
2-years of industrial electrical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
PLC experience preferred, Allen Bradley SLC500, Control Logix, Troubleshooting
Knowledge of variable frequency drives, servo drives and motor controls to 480 volts
Ability to read electrical schematics to troubleshoot plc controls and servo motors.
Mechanical troubleshooting experience to replace pneumatic valves and regulators.
Experience with scrap paper balers and pneumatic scrap paper conveying systems.
Experience with 480-volt air compressors and large volume vacuum pumps.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrician jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the Maryland Board of Master Electricians
- Completion of a state-registered apprenticeship program or equivalent documented field hours
- Proficiency reading blueprints, schematics, and National Electrical Code specifications
- Experience with commercial, industrial, or residential electrical installation and troubleshooting
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites across the Maryland service area
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification preferred by most commercial contractors
Electrician Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an electrician in Maryland?
Becoming an electrician in Maryland requires obtaining a license through the Maryland Board of Master Electricians. Most people start with a registered apprenticeship through a union program or a contractor, accumulating required field hours alongside classroom instruction in the National Electrical Code. After completing the apprenticeship, candidates sit for the Journeyman Electrician exam administered by the Board before applying for a state license to work independently.
Which companies hire electricians in Maryland?
Employers hiring electricians in Maryland right now include Kolb Electric, Myers Electrical Service, and Ion Solar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal facilities, hospital campuses, and large commercial construction projects means that both specialty contractors and in-house facilities teams are among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.
Which Maryland cities have the most electrician jobs?
The Maryland cities with the most electrician openings are Baltimore, Gaithersburg, and Maryland. Baltimore drives much of the volume through its hospital systems, port facilities, and ongoing commercial development, while the D.C.-area suburbs like Rockville and Silver Spring generate demand from federal contractors, data centers, and dense commercial construction activity that keeps local electrical crews consistently employed.
Are there remote electrician jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrician work is almost entirely hands-on and site-specific, so remote arrangements are the exception rather than the rule. About 4% of electrician openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve estimating, project management, or technical design support rather than installation and maintenance work in the field.
How can I get hired as an electrician in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a registered apprenticeship program, which lets you earn while you learn under a licensed electrician without prior experience. In Maryland, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers locals and the Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake chapter both run multi-year apprenticeship programs open to applicants without a background in the trades. Entry-level helper and electrician's assistant roles at commercial contractors are another common door in, and candidates who have completed any vocational coursework in electrical theory or hold an OSHA 10 card stand out in the applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to electrician jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to electrician jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings by city or specialty to find roles that match your experience level and license status, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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