Shaw Electric, Inc. is a leading electrical contractor serving Iowa and the Midwest. We specialize in industrial and commercial electrical services with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and reliability. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Journeyman Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components in commercial and industrial settings. This position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. Job Summary: The Journeyman Electrician will interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine efficient methods for electrical installations according to NEC and local codes. This role involves working both independently and collaboratively with project supervisors, engineers, and other trades to complete projects on time and within budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • * Ensures all work at job site is performed in a safe manner. Follows all safety procedures, conducts safety meetings and toolbox chats, and encourages others to work safely. Attends required safety training. Promotes and documents safe work practices to ensure compliance with customer, OSHA and company guidelines. • Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems to determine methods to install wire and conduit according to NEC and local codes within time limits. • Installs, bends, and secure underground and rigid conduit and fixtures (e.g. lighting, alarms, signage, etc.) to provide enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities. • Pull, route, and terminate wires for power distribution and control systems. • Test and troubleshoot to identify and repair electrical systems, including motors, VFD’s, PLC’s, and control panels. • Terminates panels per drawings in a neat and professional manner. • Mentors apprentices and shows how to accurately and efficiently complete tasks. • Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and customers. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience – High School Diploma or GED required; 8,000 or more OJT hours, has completed all classroom requirements of an approved apprenticeship program. Minimum 4 years of electrical experience. • Licenses/Certifications - Must have valid drivers’ license; certification to operate all levels of lifts • Training –Strong knowledge of Code Book • Technology/Equipment - Working knowledge and possession of required tools (industry-wide and Shaw required tool list). BENEFITS • Steady 40-hour work weeks • Competitive pay (based on experience and licensing) • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional ancillary benefits • 401(k) with company match and profit share • Paid time off and holidays • Sign-on Bonus
See More Details >>Description: Republic Electric Co, a 109-year-old nationally recognized, third generation enterprise headquartered in the Quad Cities has an immediate opening for an Electrical Project Manager in our Davenport location. Republic is one of the largest independent distributors of electrical, heating, air conditioning, energy management, refrigeration and sign support products in the entire Midwest. In addition to the headquarters in Davenport, IA, Republic has branches located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri. Republic is in a period of growth and we are adding an experienced Project Manager to our team to own complex electrical projects end-to-end—especially switchgear packages, lighting and controls. You’ll coordinate pre-sale handoff, submittals, procurement, production/delivery schedules, change orders, and close-out—protecting timelines while keeping contractors, vendors, and our sales teams aligned. What You’ll Do: Project Intake & Planning • Lead handoff from Sales/Estimating; clarify scope, bill of material, schedules, and site logistics. • Build project plans with milestones, risks, and communication cadence; maintain a clean project folder and audit trail. Submittals, Procurement & Scheduling • Prepare and drive submittal approvals (gear, lighting, controls); manage revisions and VE options. • Issue POs, track factory lead times, and align production slots with jobsite readiness; manage long-lead items and phased releases. • Coordinate logistics (factory to RDC/branch to site), including staged deliveries, lift-gate needs, and after-hours drops. Execution & Stakeholder Management • Run weekly project check-ins with contractors, foremen, GCs, and vendors; publish action logs and look-ahead schedules. • Proactively resolve constraints (design changes, backorders, site holds, freight claims) and escalate early. • Partner with inside sales/counter teams to ensure will-call accuracy and fast issue resolution. Financial Control & Change Management • Maintain pricing files, capture and price change orders. • Track deposits, progress billings, and lien waivers with AR; manage RMAs/shortages/damages to closure. • Keep CRM/ERP and dashboards current. Close-Out & Continuous Improvement • Deliver O&M manuals, warranty registrations, and as-builts; obtain acceptance sign-off. • Conduct post-mortems; document lessons learned to improve estimating, vendor choices, and logistics playbooks. Requirements: • Associates Degree or equivalent experience • 1+ years managing electrical distribution or contractor projects (switchgear, lighting & controls, VFD/MCC, or power distribution). • Strong understanding of submittals, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, short-circuit/coordination basics, and lighting spec packages. • ERP/CRM proficiency (e.g., P21/Infor/NetSuite; HubSpot or similar) and comfort with dashboard tools (e.g., Phocas/Power BI). • Financial acumen: backlog/margin tracking, progress billing, tax/freight, and cash-flow implications. • Excellent communication, meeting facilitation, and documentation discipline. • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record which gives you the ability to visit jobsites and branches as needed. Republic offers a fun family atmosphere, competitive salaries, training, opportunity for growth, comprehensive benefits including a 401k, life insurance, shared medical insurance, voluntary dental insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, family matters time off, parental leave and paid holidays. Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Summary Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures following blueprints and wiring diagrams for commercial and industrial facilities. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Primary Responsibilities • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools • Construct electrical control panels • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system • Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes • Use and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters. • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors • Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and ordering supplies and equipment • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools • Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures • Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes • Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications • Fasten metal or plastic boxes to walls to electrical switches or outlets • Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services • Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles • Draw, interpret, and read graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids • Perform heavy manual labor requiring manual dexterity under varying weather conditions • Perform physical inventory of materials • Comply with company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements • Observe, compare, or monitor data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards • Participate in company-related safety/medical tests (e.g. background & drug screenings, physicals, hearing tests, etc.) • Other duties as assigned Job Specifications • Possess a current State of Iowa journeyman or master electrical license • Must have at least 4 years of experience with commercial and industrial projects • Possess basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills acquired through high school diploma or GED • Know the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician’s trade • Knowledge and compliance with the occupational hazards and OSHA requirements of the Electrician’s trade and necessary safety precautions • Knowledge and compliance with state and local codes • Knowledge and compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) • Know electronic theory and terminology • Able to work outside the traditional work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and/or holidays • Able to take on-call shifts • Able to travel to job locations that will require overnight stays • Possess a valid driver’s license • Able to take classes regarding electrical codes, safety programs, manufacture–specific training, management training, and others deemed necessary • Able to perceive the full range of the color spectrum • Able to perform precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintains static arm-hand position (e.g. operating an electric hand drill) • Able to make continuous or repetitive hand-wrist movements (e.g. using a screwdriver) • Able to make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects (e.g. screws, bolts, washers, nuts, and inserts them into a small hole) • Able to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time • Able to lift arms above shoulder level (e.g. working on ceiling wiring system) • Able to work in small, cramped areas • Able to climb or raise up to reach objects above eye level • Able to work at heights greater than ten feet (e.g. working in a bucket truck or on a ladder) • Able to move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet) • Able to push or pull cart loaded with equipment • Able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others • Possess good communication skills, be able to understand, speak, read and write fluent English • Possess basic PC skills including Microsoft Word and Excel • Able to perform tasks and work with minimal or no supervision • Able to work cooperatively with others and possess a good teamwork mentality • Able to meet deadlines • Possess exemplary organizational skills • Independent thinking and problem-solving abilities encouraged REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a covered disability to perform the essential functions of the position as long as an undue hardship is not imposed. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending plan, 401(k) plus matching, paid time off, paid holidays, paid bereavement, company apparel allowance. Relocation will not be offered for this position. River Cities Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Davenport, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 5,144 electricians in Davenport, with wages averaging around $824.71 per week. The job market is projected to grow by 11% from 2022 to 2032, offering strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in the electrical trade.
