Commercial Journeyman Electrician

We’re seeking an experienced, licensed Commercial Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of 3+ years of commercial field experience. This position is based out of our Greencastle, PA office and serves job sites across several states. Car wash facilities, controls and automation, and industrial environments are a plus.

In this role, you will lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex automated commercial systems, heavy-duty three-phase services and panels, and specialty equipment. All work must strictly comply with the National Electrical Code, the licensing and inspection requirements of each state and locality where we work, and OSHA regulations.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–4 PM, and Friday, 7 AM–11 AM.

Core Responsibilities:

• Control & Automation Specialty: Install, program, and service equipment networks, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), photo-eyes, proximity sensors, and automated payment kiosks.
• Motor Controls & Pumps: Wire, test, and rebuild heavy-duty high-pressure pump motors, conveyor drive systems, water-reclaim filtration panels, and commercial blowers/dryers.
• Wet/Corrosive Environment Wiring: Route, seal, and support PVC, PVC-coated rigid conduit (Robroy), and liquid-tight flexible conduit in highly corrosive, high-moisture locations.
• Conduit Layout and Installation: Lay out conduit runs (Rigid, IMC, and EMT) per electrical drawings and perform the bends and offsets needed for complete, precise runs.
• Electrical Drawings: Read electrical drawings and build complete, operational electrical systems as shown, with minimal oversight.
• Power Distribution: Install and tie in heavy-duty 480V three-phase services, switchgear, distribution sub-panels, and step-down transformers.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Use digital multimeters, megohmmeters, and diagnostic software to isolate electrical shorts, ground faults, and signaling problems caused by moisture or equipment failure.
• On-Site Leadership: Direct, train, and manage registered apprentice electricians on site, serving as the lead technical authority on complex commercial builds.
• Safety: Enforce OSHA guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols for multi-source machinery, and NFPA 70E arc flash boundaries.

Position Requirements:

• Licensing: Hold an active journeyman electrician license from any U.S. state or licensing jurisdiction. Must be willing to obtain journeyman licenses in the other states where our projects require them. Nipe Electrical Services pays the licensing fees.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of documented commercial electrical experience, with a proven track record on commercial facilities, industrial food processing plants, water treatment facilities, or government projects.
• Technical Skill: Advanced proficiency reading complex industrial schematics, motor-control logic, and commercial facility blueprints.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in damp, noisy, or unconditioned environments. Must be comfortable working at heights from scissor lifts and ladders.
• General: Valid REAL ID–compliant driver’s license with a clean driving record for travel to regional job sites. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Overnight Travel: Occasional night work and overnight travel are required. Per diem (single-occupancy hotel and meals) and paid travel time are provided.
• Teamwork: Able to work effectively as part of a team and alongside other trades on project sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Car Wash Field Service Technician or Industrial Plant Maintenance Electrician.
• Certifications in car wash manufacturing systems (e.g., MacNeil, Sonny’s, Tommy Car Wash Systems).
• OSHA 10-Hour certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Pay & Benefits:

• $30–$45 per hour depending on experience
• Licensing fees paid by the company
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and trainin