Welder

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large‑scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full‑service electrical provider, we offer industry‑leading electrical transmission, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy services.

Sturgeon Electric Manufacturing has an opening for a highly skilled Welder. Your daily responsibilities will include reviewing specifications, laying out metal components, cutting, fabricating, and welding those pieces together to create custom fabrications. We expect our welders and fabricators to complete each job within specific deadlines.

We are seeking a candidate with at least three years of welding experience and a working knowledge of standard welding tools and techniques.

• Interpret drawings and plans to understand project scope and specifications.
• Produce templates and other work aids.
• Provide material take‑off and rough drawings when needed.
• Utilize industry tools and equipment, including powered saws, hydraulic press brake, shears, portable grinders, fiber laser, plasma cutter, metal lathes, and mills.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles.
• Weld parts from mild steel, galvanized metal, stainless steel, and sheet metal in flat, vertical, and/or overhead positions.
• Maintain proper equipment and repair when needed.

• Hydraulic or CNC press brake experience.
• Sheet metal laser experience.
• CNC table experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Follow all safety precautions.
• 3+ years of professional welding experience preferred.
• Sheet metal experience necessary: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized; 11 ga. to 18 ga. (cutting, forming, welding).
• MIG, TIG welder certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Proficient in basic math.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving abilities.

• Salary $41,500-$70,000 per year – commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums; fifteen dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and annual profit‑sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, , group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit‑based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.