Lead Commercial Electrician

Harris Electrical Contractors – Raleigh / Triangle, NC

Harris Electrical Contractors is looking for an experienced Lead Commercial Electrician to join our growing commercial electrical division.

We are looking for more than someone who can simply perform assigned electrical work. The right person should be capable of taking a commercial project or service job, reviewing the drawings and scope, laying out the work, determining material needs, working independently or leading a helper, and completing the project correctly and efficiently.

This position is ideal for an experienced commercial electrician who is comfortable working independently and wants the opportunity to grow into a Commercial Foreman position as our commercial division expands.

• Perform and lead commercial electrical installations

• Work independently or with an apprentice/helper

• Read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, one-lines and project documents

• Lay out electrical work from drawings

• Install and bend EMT and other raceway systems

• Install panels, transformers, disconnects and electrical distribution equipment

• Install feeders and branch circuits

• Install commercial lighting and lighting controls

• Install receptacles, equipment connections and dedicated circuits

• Perform commercial electrical service and troubleshooting

• Work with 120/208V and 277/480V electrical systems

• Determine material and equipment needed to complete assigned work

• Plan daily work and coordinate work with assigned helpers

• Communicate with project managers, customers, general contractors and other trades

• Identify potential problems and communicate them before they create delays

• Maintain NEC-compliant, professional-quality installations

• Assist with inspections, testing and punch-list completion

• Maintain an organized and safe jobsite

• Train and develop apprentices and helpers

We are looking for someone who can be trusted to take ownership of smaller commercial projects without requiring constant supervision.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial electrical experience

• Strong EMT bending and installation skills

• Ability to read and work from commercial electrical drawings

• Experience with commercial panels and electrical distribution

• Experience with 120/208V and 277/480V systems

• Experience installing feeders and branch circuits

• Experience with transformers and disconnects

• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability

• Ability to determine material needs from drawings and field conditions

• Ability to independently lay out and complete electrical work

• Experience directing an apprentice or helper

• Good understanding of the National Electrical Code

• Professional communication skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

An electrical license, OSHA training, and experience with government, industrial, generator, controls, data or testing work are a plus but are not required for the right candidate.

$30–$40 per hour, depending on commercial electrical experience, capabilities and ability to independently lead work.

Overtime and additional earning opportunities may be available depending on workload and project requirements.

This position has a clear opportunity to advance into a Commercial Electrical Foreman role as Harris Electrical Contractors continues to grow its commercial and government project divisions.

Harris Electrical Contractors is a growing North Carolina electrical contractor performing residential, commercial, industrial and government electrical work.

We're looking for experienced electricians who take ownership of their work, solve problems in the field and want the opportunity to grow with the company.

If you're a commercial electrician who can take a set of drawings, lay out the work, work independently or lead a helper, and deliver a professional finished project, we'd like to talk with you.