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Commercial Electrical Service Technician – Lead Commercial and Light Industrial Power System Installations

Job Overview

• Company: Technical Electrical.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 to $35+ per hour (Based on experience plus Sign-On and Performance Bonuses).
• Location: Richmond, VA.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (Opportunities for overtime based on project demand).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity

You will function as a premier technical expert, executing complex commercial and light industrial power system distribution upgrades. This role offers you the professional autonomy to lead critical field troubleshooting maneuvers while supported by a highly collaborative management team. You will directly impact regional commercial infrastructure reliability while building a stable, long-term trade career backed by prevailing wage incentives.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain intricate commercial electrical systems and structural fixtures.
• Connect technical field wiring systems to circuit breakers, distribution transformers, and main panel components.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace defective industrial wiring setups, power components, or system fixtures.
• Utilize advanced testing meters and diagnostic tools to evaluate circuits for complete operational safety.
• Construct complex conduit pathways by precisely measuring, cutting, bending, and threading heavy systems.
• Execute high-voltage junction box wiring, advanced wire splicing, terminal connections, and switchgear setups.
• Enforce absolute compliance with regional electrical codes, corporate policies, and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Verified background and hands-on technical experience operating within commercial electrical environments.
• Solid fundamental understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial lock-out safety protocols.
• Active and valid driver's license necessary for responsive territory service dispatches.
• Advanced personal communication capabilities required to drive efficient cross-functional project coordination.
• Full flexibility to adjust to a 25% regional travel infrastructure when servicing remote accounts.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience executing electrical service contracts on high-security federal or municipal government sites.
• Completed safety milestones including an active OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or NFPA 70E safety card.
• Prior experience troubleshooting industrial motor control centers, automated relays, or specialized programmable systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $25.00 to $35+ built entirely on field trade mastery.
• Immediate access to robust financial incentives including a sign-on bonus and a referral rewards program.
• Stable financial infrastructure featuring a dependable weekly pay cycle and consistent overtime potential.
• Access to premium prevailing wage project assignments that significantly boost your standard earning power.
• Full health protection including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid leave package covering national holidays, accrued vacation, and personal sick days.
• Dedicated travel support including substantial daily per diem allocations for out-of-town service assignments.
• Fully funded technical apprenticeships, continuous safety training, and specialized corporate equipment certifications.

About Us

Technical Electrical is a premier, high-performance electrical contracting firm delivering complex commercial, industrial, and government infrastructure solutions. We reject the corporate mindset, treating every craft worker as a vital team member within our family-like operational culture. Our leadership invests directly in long-term career success through continuous structural mentorship, modern testing gear, and stable project backlogs.

Technical Electrical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.