Licensed Electrician

Petersburg, VA

Posted: 10/28/2025 Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Electricians Job Number: 3471618 Pay Rate: 50/hour - 55/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Electrician

Location: Petersburg, VA

Pay: $50–$55 per hour (DOE)

Hours: 55–65 hours per week, working Saturdays

Per Diem: $90 per day (must meet requirements)


Position Overview

Are you a licensed Journeyman Electrician seeking high-paying, steady industrial work?

Join our team in Petersburg, Virginia, and enjoy top pay, consistent hours, and daily per diem, must meet all requirements to qualify.


Pay & Benefits

  • $50–$55 per hour (based on experience)
  • $90 daily per diem (must meet requirements)
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Reliable, long-term industrial projects
  • Weekly pay


Requirements

  • Active Journeyman Electrician License for the state of Virginia.
  • Must have OSHA 10 certification
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Industrial electrical experience (new installs, upgrades, troubleshooting, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of NEC and site-specific safety practices
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Must have own basic hand tools and PPE
  • Reliable transportation to and from the job site



Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in an industrial setting
  • Run conduit, pull wire, and install panels, switchgear, and control systems
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues accurately and efficiently
  • Adhere to all safety and quality standards


Meet Your Recruiter

Craig Holt
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