Electrical Jobs in California

Jobs in California

Electricians

Company Description PEC Commercial Solutions Inc., an electrical contractor based in Fontana, CA, specializes in delivering reliable and efficient electrical solutions for commercial and industrial clients. Our skilled professionals are dedicated to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems while prioritizing safety and quality to exceed customer expectations. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for Foreman Electricians at PEC Commercial Solutions Inc. The Electrical Foreman will be responsible for tasks such as electrical work, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and electrical engineering in commercial and industrial settings on projects throughout Southern California. Qualifications • Electricity, Electrical Work, and Maintenance & Repair skills • Troubleshooting expertise • Electrical Engineering knowledge • Ability to interpret blueprints and technical diagrams • Excellent problem-solving skills • Strong attention to detail and safety protocols • Relevant certification or licensure in electrical work • Experience in commercial or industrial electrical projects is a plus

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Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Electrician Job Title: Electrician Location: Spring Valley, CA Shift: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Overtime as needed) We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Electrician to join our team in a manufacturing environment focused on water and wastewater filtration systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electrical panel assembly, conduit bending, wire pulling, and interpreting electrical schematics. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our systems meet high standards of quality and compliance. Key Responsibilities • Assemble and wire electrical control panels according to schematics and specifications • Bend and install conduit (EMT, GRC, and Aluminum Rigid Conduit) • Pull, route, and terminate electrical wiring • Interpret and work from electrical schematics and blueprints • Ensure all work complies with local and national electrical codes • Collaborate with team members to meet production and safety goals Required Qualifications • Proven experience in electrical panel assembly and industrial wiring • Proficiency in bending and installing various types of conduit • Strong understanding of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams • Familiarity with VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) panels and controls • Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) standards • Commitment to workplace safety and use of PPE Preferred Qualifications • Journeyman Electrician certification (California JM card preferred) • Experience in water treatment, water filtration, or related industries • Experience in construction or blueprint reading • Commercial or industrial electrical experience Work Environment & Requirements • Work is performed in a manufacturing facility with adherence to strict safety protocols • Must bring steel-toed boots, long pants, lunch, and water on the first day • All tools and additional PPE will be provided Why Join Us? Be part of a growing company that plays a vital role in sustainable infrastructure. You'll contribute to meaningful projects in water and wastewater treatment while working in a supportive and safety-first environment. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Spring Valley,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025. About Aerotek: 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.

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Electrician

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Electrician positions install, test and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables and communication cables; install, modify, repair or test water, wastewater or collection pumps, motor-operated valves or control systems; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), building and street lighting systems, motors, heating and ventilating wiring systems, panel boards, primary electrical systems, street lighting, outside flood lighting and airport lighting; assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: • In addition to the scheduled general wage increase, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Electrician: 5% effective 1/1/26 • Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). • Electrician employees may be required to work overtime, weekends, stand-by and/or holidays. • Electrician employees may be required to use and/or operate an aerial lift. • Electrician employees may be required to use an/or operate a Fixed Hydraulic/Electric Crane (under 15,000 lbs. lift capacity). • Electrician employees may be required to use and/or operate a Fixed Extended Boom Crane (over 15,000 lbs. lift capacity). • Electrician employees who are currently licensed and directed to operate mobile cranes are eligible for 5% special assignment pay. • Electrician employees certified and working in confined space are eligible for additional pay. • Electrician employees who currently hold a valid State of California issued Electrician Certification are eligible for 5% special assignment pay. • Electrician employees who are currently licensed and directed to operate a vehicle which requires a valid California Class B Driver License may be eligible for additional pay. • Electrician employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results. You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: • Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program. • Five years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician. Qualifying experience MUST include commercial or industrial wiring, installation and repair of electrical conduit systems. NOTES: • Experience in residential electrical work only is NOT qualifying. • City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. CERTIFICATE: Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent organization recognized by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Electrician with the City of San Diego. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire. NOTE: • Some positions will require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate, prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Electrician with the City of San Diego. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: • Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification. • Possession of a valid California Crane Operator Certificate. • Possession of a valid California Class A or Class B Driver License. • Possession of a valid Arc Flash Safety Certification. • Experience wiring and rewiring buildings. • Experience or training in confined spaces, fiber optics, programmable logic controllers, personal computers and a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric motors and engine-driven generators (all voltages from 120 to 4,160 volts). • Experience troubleshooting, repairing and installing level, pressure or flow rate instrumentation or control systems and street light systems. • Experience troubleshooting lighting control systems and lighting inverter systems. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): • Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. • For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 47 - July 3, 2023 (Pay Notes Added)

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in California typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring thousands of hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 356,000 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in California, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in California earn an average of $1,558 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $135,000 annually for experienced professionals.

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