Electrical Journeyman

Job Description

Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Energy Services Journeyman Electrician
Location: Golden/Fort Collins, CO
Reports to: Energy Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Merit Electric has been a leader in electrical services across the Front Range for nearly 40 years, and our Energy Services Division is expanding to meet growing demands. We are looking for an Energy Services Electrician to help ensure the success of the expansion of this department, assisting with the execution and installation of these projects.

Role Overview:

Do you bring imagination and a forward-thinking mindset to work every day? The energy sector is just starting to really take shape, and our Energy Services team at Merit is looking for skilled apprentices and journey-level electricians ready to help build this department from the ground up. The Energy Services Electrician will play a crucial role in installing and maintaining essential electrical systems for sustainable projects, including EV charger installations, LED lighting upgrades, battery storage, and smart electrical panels. With a focus on precision, safety, and collaboration, this position offers an exciting chance to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions within a growing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a true Professional Electrician by utilizing integrity, skill, and imagination while prioritizing your customers and co-workers.
• Participate as need in the following phases of projects: planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Work closely with project teams, including contractors, vendors, and customers, to align installation timelines and project scopes.
• Perform installations for EV chargers, LED lighting, battery storage, smart electrical panels and other projects as assigned in various customer segments.
• Maintain detailed records of installations, maintenance activities, and inspections, ensuring compliance with project and industry standards. Track and report on project progress, using SmartSheets or other software as needed.
• Serve as the/a point of contact for customers and stakeholders, providing updates on project progress and addressing any issues or concerns.
• Facilitate communication between your internal project team and external partners (customers, vendors, subcontractors) as required.
• Ensure that all work complies with all Merit & OSHA safety standards and local electrical codes.
• Assist as need to coordinate material deliveries and subcontractor scheduling to avoid delays.
• Assist, as needed, with closeout documentation, including warranties, red lines and final inspections.
• Provide general support to the Energy Services Department for business development efforts, including research on incentives and rebates related to EV charging and LED projects.
• If at the AP level all construction AP leveling requirements apply. Please contact HR for more information on AP leveling requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Integrity, Skill, Imagination, and Internally and externally customer-centric.
• EVITP Certified or willingness to obtain and maintain within 6 months.
• Charge Point Certified Installer-Willingness to obtain and maintain within 6 months.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, especially related to EV charging stations and LED lighting.
• Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) .
• Ability to help track project costs and assist with budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in the energy services field is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills, including strategic planning and problem-solving
• Ability to effectively multi-task as well as recognize and set priorities
• Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Colorado Electrical Journeyman license
• Minimum 3 years electrical trade experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices
• Basic leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of safety regulations and procedures, helping to train others and enforce
• Have completed, or willingness to complete, all the following courses (or equivalency) provided by Merit Electric: Customer Service Essentials, Blueprint Reading, Communication in the Workplace, Supervision and Management, Intro to Lean-6 Sigma, Blue Beam for beginners – iPad based.
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow to help drive Merit and the Energy Services department forward.
• Understanding of EV charger installations and LED lighting systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both extreme hot and cold conditions
• Ability to safely lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hand and fingers
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead
• Ability to work 40-hour weeks, overtime and/or on call work as required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Merit Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and support our mission to deliver exceptional service with integrity and skill.

Pay: $ $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending