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How much do contract electrician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract electrician in Riverside, CA is $30.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.10 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract electrician?

A contract electrician is a licensed professional who provides electrical services on a contractual basis rather than as a full-time employee for a single company. These electricians are typically hired to complete specific projects or tasks, such as installing wiring, repairing electrical systems, or performing maintenance. Their contracts can be short-term or long-term, depending on the needs of the client. Contract electricians must adhere to local electrical codes and safety standards while working independently or with a team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract electrician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Electrician, you need strong electrical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and a valid electrician’s license or certification. Familiarity with wiring diagrams, electrical codes, circuit testers, and power tools is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication with clients and contractors are valuable soft skills. These qualifications and skills are crucial for ensuring safety, code compliance, and successful completion of electrical projects.

What are some common challenges contract electricians face when working on multiple job sites?

Contract electricians often manage several projects at once, which can mean adjusting to different safety protocols, site layouts, and team dynamics. One common challenge is coordinating schedules and travel between sites while ensuring that all required tools and materials are on hand for each job. Additionally, contract electricians must quickly adapt to new environments and collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including other tradespeople and site supervisors. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and delivering high-quality work on time.

What is the difference between Contract Electrician vs Journeyman Electrician?

AspectContract ElectricianJourneyman Electrician
CredentialsTypically requires a license or certification, depending on stateMust have a valid journeyman license or certification
Work EnvironmentOften self-employed or hired on a project basis, working at various sitesWorks for an employer, on construction sites or maintenance projects
Industry UsageCommon in construction, maintenance, and specialized electrical projectsCommon in construction, industrial, and maintenance sectors
Work FlexibilityHigh flexibility, can choose projects and schedulesMore structured, follows employer or project schedules

In summary, Contract Electricians are often self-employed or hired per project, offering flexibility and working across various sites, while Journeyman Electricians typically work for an employer with a standard license and structured schedule. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in employment setup and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Contract Electrician job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,047 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Schedule Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description


The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Job Description
  • Supporting Whiting-Turner Schedule Manager with group and project specific responsibilities
  • Development of pursuit and proposal schedules
  • Development of master project schedules
  • Development of detailed construction schedules
  • Data entry of activities, durations, and sequences (predecessors / successors) into Primavera
  • Schedule development is done in Oracle Primavera scheduling software (training provided by Whiting-Turner)
  • The potential candidate will also be expected to become familiar with other schedule software platforms
  • Schedule management and controls
  • Schedule updating process - collecting progress and incorporating into scheduling software
  • Reporting - Preparing schedule update reports and graphics per Contract requirements
  • Schedule analysis
    • Developing and analyzing the impact issues have on the project schedule
    • Collecting scheduling metrics and creating spreadsheets / data bases to interpret and visualize the data
  • Technical Review - Reviewing the project schedule's quality and performance (health)
  • Data mining - Mining data from as-built schedule for historical metrics
  • Estimating - Performing square footage and quantity take-offs, as needed
  • Cost loading of schedule activities and maintaining the cost information through the updating process
  • Management of Whiting-Turner's schedule database and Primavera software
  • If the potential candidate is assigned to a project site, they will have the following responsibilities in addition to those listed above
  • Attending project meetings - WT, Owner, Subcontractor
  • Walking the project site to independently confirm the project team's assessment of progress and completion of schedule activities
  • Collecting information from lean scheduling meetings and using the information to update the CPM

Required Skills
Basic Qualifications
1. College Degree:
  • Construction Management or Engineering (civil, industrial, mechanical, construction)

2. Course Work:
  • In addition to the standard classes to support the engineering discipline, the following are recommended (but will not automatically disqualify a candidate if not taken)
  • Class in either estimating or scheduling
  • Alternatively, a general construction management class with exposure to estimating or scheduling
  • An industrial engineering process class (for industrial engineers)

3. Experience:
  • Any exposure to construction or manufacturing is recommended. 0 - 10 years of experience
  • Experience can be as an intern or as summer employment working for a general contractor or construction manager
  • Working for a trade contractor (carpenter, electrician, ...) helping to install the work
  • Scheduling experience or participation in the construction scheduling process is helpful for the position but does not disqualify a candidate
  • Internships in a non-construction related field will be considered if the candidate expresses a solid interest working in the construction industry.
  • Summer classes and school related summer work are acceptable

4. Interests - Professional (do not need to have interest in all):
  • Construction and participating in the building process
  • Scheduling and project controls
  • Information systems and data analytics
  • Business intelligence and visualizations
  • Risk analysis
  • Emerging technology for construction application

5. Software Experience:
  • CPM schedule software experience (Primavera P6 is a bonus)
  • Typical MS Office suite of programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Collaborative platforms like MS Teams, Google Hang-Out, Zoom, Go-To (any other video conferencing)
  • Other pluses: Database management

Travel
  • Day trips to support project teams within the assigned operating group
  • 12 - 24 month assignments to a single project, either
  • Within the employees assigned operating group's region, or
  • For an opportunity, outside the operating group's region, the operating group leader believes is beneficial for the employee's growth and development

This job application routes to following locations:
    • Irvine
    • Temecula
    • Los Angeles

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.
This salary range is for California only.

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