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Industrial Electrician jobs are open across manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, construction, and food processing, at every level from apprentice to master electrician, with specializations in motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and high-voltage systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why This Role May Interest You
Evergreen Note
This is an evergreen posting used to build a pipeline of qualified electricians for current and future opportunities. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening; however, qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available that aligns with their background and experience. If you are seeking immediate opportunities across ENGIE, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems across the campus utility infrastructure
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, transformers, breakers, motors, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, lighting systems, and related equipment
- Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and established troubleshooting practices
- Install conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, controls, and other electrical components
- Support planned outages, emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns, and system restoration activities
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation while following electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, and ENGIE safety requirements
- Electrician I employees generally perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, with support available for more complex systems
- Electrician II employees independently diagnose more complex issues, work with medium-voltage systems, support outage coordination, and serve as experienced technical resources
- The final level will be based on the candidate’s journeyman experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and ability to independently plan and complete work
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Active State of Iowa Class A or Class B Journeyman Electrician license
- Candidates licensed in an applicable Iowa reciprocity state may also be considered if they can obtain the required Iowa license within the established hiring timeline
- Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial, institutional, utility, or industrial electrical systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
- Knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle when traveling between campus facilities or work locations
- Ability to participate in scheduled on-call coverage and respond to emergency maintenance needs, as required
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
#LI-DM1
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Why This Role May Interest You
Evergreen Note
This is an evergreen posting used to build a pipeline of qualified electricians for current and future opportunities. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening; however, qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available that aligns with their background and experience. If you are seeking immediate opportunities across ENGIE, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems across the campus utility infrastructure
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, transformers, breakers, motors, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, lighting systems, and related equipment
- Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and established troubleshooting practices
- Install conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, controls, and other electrical components
- Support planned outages, emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns, and system restoration activities
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation while following electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, and ENGIE safety requirements
- Electrician I employees generally perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, with support available for more complex systems
- Electrician II employees independently diagnose more complex issues, work with medium-voltage systems, support outage coordination, and serve as experienced technical resources
- The final level will be based on the candidate’s journeyman experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and ability to independently plan and complete work
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Active State of Iowa Class A or Class B Journeyman Electrician license
- Candidates licensed in an applicable Iowa reciprocity state may also be considered if they can obtain the required Iowa license within the established hiring timeline
- Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial, institutional, utility, or industrial electrical systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
- Knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle when traveling between campus facilities or work locations
- Ability to participate in scheduled on-call coverage and respond to emergency maintenance needs, as required
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
#LI-DM1
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial electrician jobs.
- Journeyman Electrician license or state-equivalent certification required
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
- Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing three-phase 480V systems
- Hands-on knowledge of programmable logic controllers and motor control centers
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry certification
- Ability to use test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
Tips for Your Industrial Electrician Job Search
List your license tier clearly
Employers scan for Journeyman or Master Electrician license status before reading anything else. Put your license level, issuing state, and license number in the header of your resume so it's visible in the first five seconds.
Quantify your electrical systems experience
Instead of writing 'maintained industrial equipment,' write the voltage levels, panel sizes, and equipment brands you worked on. Recruiters sorting resumes for a 480V three-phase environment need those specifics to match you to the opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial electrician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that match your specialty
Postings for PLC technicians, maintenance electricians, and instrument electricians describe very different day-to-day work. Tailor your search to the titles that match your hands-on background so you're not competing against candidates with unrelated wiring experience.
Prepare a conduit and blueprint walk-through
Many hiring managers give a short technical screen where you read a one-line diagram or describe how you'd run conduit through a specific enclosure. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud so your process is clear, not just your conclusion.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Industrial facilities run around the clock, and overnight or rotating-shift premiums can add meaningful income on top of base wages. Ask specifically about shift differential rates and weekend pay during the offer conversation, not after you've accepted.
Industrial Electrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial electricians?
Yancey Bros, CMC, and Amentum are hiring the most industrial electricians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Michigan, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest near active manufacturing corridors and large-scale utility infrastructure projects.
How many industrial electrician jobs are remote?
About 4% of industrial electrician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on a plant floor or job site. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include electrical estimating, project management, and PLC programming roles that don't require hands-on installation.
How do you become an industrial electrician?
You typically start with a registered apprenticeship through a union or independent program, completing classroom instruction alongside paid on-the-job hours under a licensed electrician. After finishing your apprenticeship hours, you sit for your state Journeyman exam. Many industrial employers also value trade school diplomas in electrical technology, particularly for roles heavy in PLC programming or instrumentation work.
How do you get hired as an industrial electrician with little or no experience?
Entry-level industrial electrician roles, often listed as electrical helper or apprentice electrician, are the standard starting point. Employers hiring at this level look for a trade school certificate, basic hand-tool competency, and a clean safety record rather than years of experience. Getting your OSHA 10 card before applying signals safety awareness and separates you from other entry-level candidates.
What does the industrial electrician interview process look like?
Most industrial electrician interviews include a phone screen to verify licensing and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with a maintenance supervisor or plant manager. Expect questions about specific equipment you've worked on, how you've diagnosed a tricky fault, and your approach to lockout/tagout procedures. Some facilities add a short practical assessment where you read a schematic or walk through a troubleshooting scenario.
Where can I find and apply to industrial electrician jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial electrician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license level, specialty, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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