Senior Lead Electrician

Lead Electrician

Seeking Lead Electrician for a direct hire opportunity! Competitive pay and benefits. DE and/or MD Journeyman License, or the ability to obtain a state electrical license as required.

Job Description:

Electrician leads commercial and industrial electrical projects from planning through completion, providing hands-on expertise while supervising electricians, apprentices, and helpers. This role oversees daily field operations, ensures high-quality installations, and maintains strict adherence to safety standards and project schedules. The Lead Electrician reads and interprets complex electrical drawings, installs and troubleshoots electrical systems, and plays a key role in mentoring less experienced team members to deliver best-in-class workmanship on new construction and tenant fit-out projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Previous experience leading crews or serving as a foreman, lead electrician, or supervisor.
• DE and/or MD Journeyman License, or the ability to obtain a state electrical license as required.
• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, electrical drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Participation in design-build electrical projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Scissor lift and boom lift certifications preferred.

Why Work Here?

The company builds its success on strong human capital and long-term customer relationships, emphasizing quality workmanship and continuous improvement. The culture is forward-thinking and family-oriented, offering a supportive environment where team members feel valued and cared for. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, and bonus opportunities. Additional benefits such as a health savings account, tuition reimbursement, and fuel cards support both professional growth and personal well-being.

This is an environment where you can advance your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a team that takes pride in building excellence.

Work Environment:
This role operates primarily in commercial and industrial construction settings, including new builds and tenant fit-outs for facilities such as schools, healthcare buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and office spaces. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, often on active construction sites. The position requires regular lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in elevated areas.

You will stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday and must be comfortable working at heights using scissor lifts and boom lifts when required. The role involves daily use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and various lifting devices, all of which must be operated safely and in accordance with company and regulatory standards. A neat, professional appearance and adherence to site-specific safety and attire requirements are expected, along with reliable transportation to travel between job sites during standard construction hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkton, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $93600.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits:
Medical and Dental Benefits 401K and 401K Match Bonus Holiday Paid Time Off Paid Time Off Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Fuel card Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkton,MD.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.