... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
Electrical Superintendent
Meridian, ID · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
Electrical Superintendent
Meridian, ID · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
Lead Automation Engineer
Moscow, ID · On-site
$115K - $170K/yr
... an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm Knowledge of OSI model Strong ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Lead Automation Engineer
Moscow, ID · On-site
$115K - $170K/yr
... an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm Knowledge of OSI model Strong ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Senior Hardware Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Familiarity with power utility practices. * Strong project management knowledge and skills ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Senior Hardware Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Familiarity with power utility practices. * Strong project management knowledge and skills ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Lead Automation Engineer
Moscow, ID · On-site
$115K - $170K/yr
... an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm Knowledge of OSI model Strong ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Lead Automation Engineer
Moscow, ID · On-site
$115K - $170K/yr
... an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm Knowledge of OSI model Strong ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
Coordinates shutdown and start-ups of utilities when conditions require it. Follows procedures for ... school or apprenticeship, preferred. 1+ years hands-on experience with HVAC and electrical ...
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
Coordinates shutdown and start-ups of utilities when conditions require it. Follows procedures for ... school or apprenticeship, preferred. 1+ years hands-on experience with HVAC and electrical ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$26.75 - $33/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Equivalent education and ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$26.75 - $33/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Equivalent education and ...
Traveling Electrical Superintendent
Meridian, ID · On-site
$150 - $210/hr
... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
Traveling Electrical Superintendent
Meridian, ID · On-site
$150 - $210/hr
... and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical ... Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
Senior Power System Protection Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$97K - $144K/yr
Hands-on experience applying SEL protective relays in utility, industrial, or renewable power ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Senior Power System Protection Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$97K - $144K/yr
Hands-on experience applying SEL protective relays in utility, industrial, or renewable power ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$26.75 - $33/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Equivalent education and ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$26.75 - $33/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Equivalent education and ...
Senior Power System Protection Engineer
$97K - $144K/yr
Handson experience applying SEL protective relays in utility, industrial, or renewable power system ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
Senior Power System Protection Engineer
$97K - $144K/yr
Handson experience applying SEL protective relays in utility, industrial, or renewable power system ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
... of utilities when conditions require it. • Follows procedures for use of Work Orders and ... school or apprenticeship, preferred. • 1+ years hands-on experience with HVAC and electrical ...
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site
$18.75 - $26/hr
... of utilities when conditions require it. • Follows procedures for use of Work Orders and ... school or apprenticeship, preferred. • 1+ years hands-on experience with HVAC and electrical ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
... Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced ... Supervises: General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and ...
Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$23.25 - $31.75/hr
Support troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, and utility systems ... Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Journeyman Electrician ...
Electrician
Nampa, ID · On-site
$23.25 - $31.75/hr
Support troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, and utility systems ... Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program preferred. * Journeyman Electrician ...
An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing projects from inception to closure ... and utility systems preferred. * Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications ...
An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing projects from inception to closure ... and utility systems preferred. * Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
$27.50 - $34/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. Equivalent education and ...
Plant Maintenance Electrician
$27.50 - $34/hr
... utility, and facility systems. This role is critical to maintaining production uptime, product ... Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred. Equivalent education and ...
An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing projects from inception to closure ... and utility systems preferred. * Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications ...
An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing projects from inception to closure ... and utility systems preferred. * Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications ...
Power System Protection Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$85K - $170K/yr
Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
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Power System Protection Engineer
Boise, ID · On-site
$85K - $170K/yr
Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis ... apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. * Ask our team about ...
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Utility Apprentice information
What is the difference between Utility Apprentice vs Utility Line Worker?
| Aspect | Utility Apprentice | Utility Line Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some technical training | High school diploma; specialized training or apprenticeship |
| Work Environment | Training sites, utility facilities, and on-the-job supervision | Outdoor, often in challenging weather, working on power lines and infrastructure |
| Industry Usage | Entry-level role in utility companies, focusing on learning and assisting | Skilled worker responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing power lines |
Utility Apprentices typically undergo training and assist experienced workers, while Utility Line Workers perform hands-on installation and repairs. The apprenticeship prepares individuals for a career as a Utility Line Worker, with the latter requiring more experience and specialized skills.
How to become a utility apprentice with no experience?

Full-time
Medical, Retirement
Posted 18 days ago
Job description
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional expertise in advanced electrical systems, controls, automation, SCADA integration, commissioning, and large-team management. This role is pivotal in driving operational planning, workforce development, quality assurance, and safety excellence across the organization.
This is a full-time traveling position, that will be working on Federal/Government Projects, and a TS clearance is highly preferred.
Benefits
- ESI covers 100% of the medical premium for all employees and families.
- Competitive 401k match
- Lucrative bonus potential
- Great upward mobility for career growth
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide senior leadership over multiple simultaneous electrical projects, including large-scale builds, industrial facilities, federal installations, and mission-critical environments.
- Direct, mentor, and develop Superintendent 1 & 2 personnel, General Foremen, Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices, ensuring consistent application of ESI leadership standards and technical excellence.
- Participate in division-level planning, including manpower forecasting, advancement pathways, training initiatives, and succession planning.
- Represent the Electrical Division in executive-level coordination meetings, owner interactions, and high-level project planning discussions.
- Lead constructability reviews, schedule sequencing, high-risk activity planning, and resource distribution across projects.
- Evaluate project staffing needs and assist in selecting, assigning, and developing future leaders within the electrical workforce.
- Provide rapid response troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical leadership for complex field challenges.
- Ensure division-wide adherence to ESI's safety culture, including high-risk electrical operations, energized work policies, and incident-prevention strategies.
Advanced Technical Oversight, Controls & SCADA
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of advanced electrical infrastructure, including:
- Medium- and high-voltage distribution
- Complex switchgear and MCC configurations
- Generators, ATS systems, UPS units
- Automation, PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems
- SCADA system architecture, field device communication, networking, and programming coordination
- Act as the subject-matter expert for controls logic, system automation, instrumentation, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
- Coordinate with engineers, programmers, integrators, and commissioning agents to ensure proper SCADA functionality, alarming, data acquisition, and system interoperability.
- Resolve advanced electrical and controls-related issues that impact safety, performance, sequence of operations, or mechanical/electrical integration.
- Lead detailed testing and commissioning efforts, including system verification, torque audits, megger testing, power-up procedures, SCADA validation, and turnover documentation.
- Approve complex electrical design changes, evaluate engineered solutions, and review critical RFI and submittal packages for constructability and code compliance.
- Serve as the highest-level technical resource for NEC interpretation, NFPA 70E compliance, and engineered electrical system requirements.
Project Coordination, Quality, and Compliance
- Provide executive-level coordination with project managers, general contractors, engineering teams, and owner representatives to ensure project alignment, risk management, and technical compliance.
- Assist in preconstruction planning, including estimating support, long-lead material identification, value-engineering strategies, and risk assessments.
- Lead QA/QC initiatives across the division, ensuring installation standards exceed project specifications and client expectations.
- Review and approve project documentation such as redlines, as-builts, commissioning logs, startup checklists, SCADA validation reports, and testing records.
- Coordinate shutdown sequencing, utility interactions, temporary power distribution, and system energization activities.
- Maintain awareness of jurisdictional requirements, national codes, federal standards, and project-specific security or compliance mandates.
- Support contract review, schedule impacts, cost projections, and change-order justification in partnership with project management.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- Valid Journeyman Electrician License (State-specific).
- 12-15+ years of electrical field experience with 7+ years in high-level supervisory roles (General Foreman, Superintendent 1/2, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience leading large or multi-site electrical projects in commercial, industrial, or federal environments.
- Advanced knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and electrical engineering principles.
- Demonstrated expertise with control systems, PLC logic, automation networks, instrumentation, and SCADA integration.
- Strong understanding of power distribution, grounding/bonding, equipment coordination studies, arc-flash analysis, and system protection strategies.
- Proven ability to coordinate with engineering teams and resolve complex design challenges using field-engineering solutions.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, panel schedules, sequence of operations, and control schematics.
- High-level leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple teams and high-value projects with competing deadlines.
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. It is ESI's commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.