Journeyman Electrician

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of new construction and retrofit projects across commercial and residential environments within approximately a 50‑mile radius of Indianapolis. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems on high‑end residential homes and professional office spaces, taking projects from rough‑in through final finish. As a Journeyman Electrician, you will also provide on‑site leadership to other electricians and help ensure work meets quality, safety, and code standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various new construction sites in both commercial and residential settings within the Indianapolis area and surrounding 50‑mile radius.
• Perform electrical work on high‑end luxury residential homes, including rough‑in and finish work.
• Complete electrical installations and retrofits in commercial office environments, including Class A office projects, retail spaces, and tenant finish projects.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems including wiring, lighting, motors, heating equipment, and building automation systems.
• Run and terminate Romex and MC cable in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Install and service 277V lighting systems and lighting control systems across various project types.
• Perform rough‑in work such as setting boxes, running conduit and cable, and preparing systems for inspection and final connection.
• Execute finish work including installing outlets, switches, fixtures, and final device trims to a high standard of quality.
• Participate in retrofit projects and SME (small and medium enterprise) field work as required by project scope.
• Work on street lighting systems as needed, including installation and maintenance tasks.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from electrical schematics and blueprints to complete installations accurately.
• Lead and guide other electricians on site, providing direction, support, and quality oversight as a Journeyman.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules, coordinate tasks, and ensure work aligns with construction timelines.
• Follow all safety procedures and electrical codes while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work area.

• Proven experience as a Journeyman Electrician performing installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Strong ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems including wiring, lighting, motors, heating equipment, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Hands‑on experience with lighting systems and lighting control systems, including 277V lighting installations.
• Proficiency running and working with Romex and MC cable.
• Experience performing both rough‑in and finish electrical work on construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and direct other electricians on site.
• Experience working on retrofit projects and tenant finish work in commercial environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standard construction practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.

• Experience on Class A office projects, retail spaces, and tenant finish projects.
• Background in high‑end residential construction and luxury home electrical work.
• Experience with street lighting installation and maintenance.
• Exposure to SME field work and a variety of commercial project types.
• Well‑rounded experience across multiple types of lighting systems and applications.
• Ability to coordinate with other trades and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with field teams.

You will join a team that values high‑quality craftsmanship, professional growth, and exposure to diverse and challenging projects. The work provides variety across luxury residential and modern commercial environments, allowing you to broaden your skills and experience. You can build your leadership capabilities by guiding other electricians while contributing to well‑organized, safety‑focused job sites. The role offers steady work within a defined regional area, supporting a healthy balance between demanding projects and time at home.

Work Environment

This position is field‑based, working primarily on active construction sites within the Indianapolis market and up to roughly 50 miles beyond. You will spend most of your time on new construction and retrofit projects in high‑end residential homes, Class A office spaces, retail environments, tenant finish areas, and other commercial settings. The work involves using standard electrical tools, running Romex and MC cable, installing 277V lighting and lighting control systems, and working around building automation and mechanical equipment. Hours typically follow standard construction schedules and may require flexibility to meet project deadlines. The environment is fast‑paced and safety‑oriented, with a focus on neat, code‑compliant installations and professional conduct on site. Appropriate construction attire and personal protective equipment are required in accordance with job‑site safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Company VehicleBenefitsSmall company recently bought by a much larger construction company so they have a ton of benefits with the feeling of a small mom pop company.

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.