Electrician I (Journeyman)

What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, you'll do more than maintain electrical systems. You'll help power a campus that supports lifesaving healthcare, groundbreaking research, Division I athletics, and the education of future generations.

As an Electrician I, you'll support the University of Iowa's campus utility and central plant systems, helping ensure the safe, reliable operation of the electrical infrastructure that serves the university community every day.

This is a stable, year-round position offering 40 hours per week with no routine overnight shifts or travel. You'll join a safety-first, veteran-friendly environment where you'll continue building expertise in electrical distribution, medium- and high-voltage systems, renewable energy operations, and automation technologies.

As a licensed Journeyman Electrician, you'll independently perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems operating at 600 volts and below. You'll also have opportunities to serve as the person in charge for routine work activities and provide guidance to apprentice and trainee personnel.

Reporting to the Electrical Distribution Supervisor, you'll work alongside an experienced team dedicated to maintaining reliable power distribution and electrical system performance across the University of Iowa campus.

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, controls, lighting, instrumentation, and related infrastructure across campus utility and production environments on systems operating at less than 600 volts
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on switchgear, breakers, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other electrical distribution equipment
• Prepare and participate in job safety plans, conduct hazard evaluations, apply lockout/tagout procedures, and serve as Person in Charge for authorized routine electrical work activities
• Support the operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of medium-voltage distribution systems ranging from 600V to 15kV under the guidance of High-Voltage Electricians
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, motor control, variable frequency drive, building automation, and control system issues to maintain safe and reliable operations
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to plan and execute work activities, including localized equipment outages and broader distribution outage support
• Document inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and testing results within the CMMS, and participate in scheduled on-call rotations supporting utility outages, power restoration, and occasional off-hours maintenance activities

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Current Journeyman Electrician license (Class A or Class B) issued by Iowa or a state with applicable Iowa reciprocity with the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate Iowa license as required
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, utility standards, safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical hazard prevention practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and related electrical documentation
• Proficiency using electrical testing, troubleshooting, and measurement equipment while maintaining accurate maintenance and technical records
• Experience performing electrical work in commercial, industrial, utility, institutional, military, or other highly regulated technical environments

 

Additional Details

• This role requires on-site attendance at the designated work location on a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, with the ability to operate company vehicles and travel between campus locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Must be physically capable of safely performing essential job functions, including:
  • Hearing and understanding audible alarms, detecting changes in equipment noise levels, and using portable radio communication
  • Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required, kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
  • Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
  • Must have eyesight corrected to at least 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, diagrams, and technical manuals
  • Must be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• This position consists of 60% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $30.43 - $46.60 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

 

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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