Electrician

Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Builds raceways, pulls wire, terminates electrical runs. Tests and troubleshoots electrical systems. Reads blue prints and electrical diagrams to determine scope, layout, and requirements of the job. Gathers tools, materials, and equipment needed for scheduled assignments. Completes general paperwork as required. Performs general housekeeping and cleans work site when job completed. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Local certifications and licenses as required. 4 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, one‑lines, and schematics Installing and bending conduit (rigid, EMT, PVC‑coated, stainless steel) Wire pulling, termination, and labeling Installing and wiring:
Motor control centers (MCCs) Panels, breakers, transformers Lighting and receptacles Grounding and bonding per NEC and project specs Using testing equipment (multimeter, megger, continuity testers) Understanding lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures Jobsite safety awareness (OSHA, confined spaces, electrical hazards) Industrial Motor & Pump Systems Wiring and troubleshooting:
High‑horsepower pumps Submersible pumps Blowers and mixers

Experience with :
Motor starters Soft starters Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Understanding motor rotation, overloads, and phase balance Control Systems & Instrumentation (Very Important) Installing and terminating:
Control wiring (24

VDC, 120

VAC) Instrumentation cabling (shielded, twisted pair) Working with:
Level sensors Flow meters Pressure and temperature instruments Basic understanding of PLC I/O wiring

Skills & Abilities

Intermediate knowledge of electrical controls and distribution wiring. Intermediate ability to read blueprints and schematics. Intermediate ability to use the various tools required for the trade. Basic writing and reading skills. Basic mathematics skills.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran…