Electrical Engineer Trainee Jobs in Pennsylvania

Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-53527
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Mntnc Srvs Sctn
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 94405
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST03
Bureau / Division Code: 00153914
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Facilities Management, Maintenance Division
Worksite Address: 401 North St. Room B-03
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Chelsea Hess
Contact Phone: 717.214.3523
Contact Email: chehess@pa.gov
THE POSITION
This Electrician Trainee position with the Department of General Services, is an in-house apprenticeship program designed to build your skills in electrical work. You will learn to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment, and electrical components under the direction of a licensed electrician. Work supports complex and critical systems across the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Annex, and outlying Harrisburg buildings as well as the Reading Office Building and Scranton Office Building. Every day offers new opportunities to build you abilities, confidence, and foundation for future career success!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This entry level position is a four-year in-house training program. During this time, you will work with and learn from licensed electricians and supervisors to advance your skills with electrical systems, components, and equipment. As an Electrician Trainee, you will learn and perform the following duties:

• Complete Electrical Work: Install and maintain electrical items, components, and systems using a variety of tools, techniques, and equipment
• Solve Problems: Identify, pinpoint, and correct power failures and short circuits
• Plan Projects: Develop the knowledge to select the proper tools, equipment, and supplies
• Support Teamwork: Help follow blueprints, specifications, and layouts; align efforts with other workers and department coordinators; travel to project locations
• Know Industry Standards: Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electric Code standards
• Follow Safety Practices: Ensure safety measures are in place and identify job hazards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Essential employee - required to work during emergencies and office closings
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel to and around Harrisburg, Reading, and Scranton.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An associate's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, and six months experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, an associate's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

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If you are within three months of completing an associate's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, on what date do you expect to graduate?If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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How much college coursework have you completed in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• 60 credits or more
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

06
Have you completed a two-year post-high school training in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

07
Have you completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

08
How much full-time experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment do you possess?

• 2 or more years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the tex