About the position Keweenaw Waters Resort is seeking a dedicated Electrician to join our team in Houghton, Michigan. This position is not just a job; it represents a significant opportunity for career advancement within our electrical division. As part of Bradway Enterprises, a growing developer in Houghton, you will be involved in the construction of the beautiful Keweenaw Waters Resort as well as various external construction projects and a portfolio of long-term rentals. We pride ourselves on fostering a family-like atmosphere where our employees can thrive and grow. The ideal candidate for this role will either possess a Master Electrician's license or be a motivated Journeyman Electrician who is eager to achieve Master certification within a year. You will work closely with our Master Electrician, gaining essential knowledge and experience that will support our projects. All work is based in the Houghton, Michigan area, allowing you to enjoy the benefit of being home every night, thus eliminating long drives and out-of-town work commitments. We are committed to mentoring and developing our next Master Electrician, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in a long-term career. Responsibilities • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in new construction projects and existing older buildings, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. , • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, providing effective and timely solutions. , • Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national electrical codes. , • Collaborate with contractors, builders, and other team members to complete projects efficiently. , • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used. , • Provide exceptional customer service, addressing business needs and concerns promptly and professionally. Requirements • Valid Journeyman Electrician license in the state of Michigan required. , • Willingness to obtain an Electrical Contractors License. , • 1 or more years' experience as a Journeyman Electrician required. , • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, and schematics. , • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. , • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. , • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. , • Valid driver's license required. , • Willingness to be available for emergency call-outs if needed. Nice-to-haves Benefits • $87,000 annually for Journeyman Electrician; negotiable. , • $97,000 annually for Master Electrician; negotiable. , • $10,000 sign-on bonus. , • Company provided vehicle. , • Full-time, year-round Monday--Friday position generally working from 8am--5pm. , • Schedule flexibility available. , • Relocation assistance if needed.
See More Details >>Electrical Engineering Manager Orbion consists of a team of world-recognized leaders in space technology development and production. We are seeking a senior electrical engineer to manage and direct the Avionics and Electronics team at Orbion. Responsibilities of the role include the support of avionics product manufacturing, the design, development, and qualification of new avionics products, and the development of specialized products for the testing of space propulsion systems. The position is responsible for managing the team personnel, growing the team’s technical skills, organizing and driving team projects, and coordinating with Orbion management to achieve company business and technical goals. Title and compensation based on experience of the candidate. Position is on-site at Orbion’s headquarters in Houghton, Michigan Responsibilities: • Direct and manage Orbion’s avionics team • Direct team members who oversee Orbion’s electronics manufacturing partners • Support electronics production, including managing non-conforming product resolution • Provide technical direction to enable the avionics team to efficiently solve technical problems in production and design • Create engineering resource plans, development plans, and processes to optimize Orbion’s project staffing • Establish budgets and schedules to help scope and lead projects • Mentor less experienced engineers to implement robust production systems and drive continuous improvements • Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and train engineering staff in problem solving techniques to identify root cause and resolve problems in a timely fashion • Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: • Must meet definition of US Person • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree • 10 years of experience with development and production programs for complex electronic products • 6+ years of team management experience • Experience with EEE parts selection and supply chain considerations • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (travel will primarily be within a half-day’s drive from Houghton) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with electronics contract manufacturers either as a customer or an employee • Experience with electronic manufacturing processes such as: pick-and-place, solder reflow, AOI, conformal coat, etc. • Experience with space electronics and radiation tolerant design and qualification testing • Experience with power electronics COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Enjoy a very competitive starting salary based on your knowledge and experience. In addition to the excitement of making monumental changes to the aerospace industry, employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, company paid health insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, paid holidays, sick days), contribution matching retirement plan, short-term disability coverage and employee stock ownership. The position is full time and located in Houghton, MI. Relocation assistance is available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.
See More Details >>Department: Facilities Management To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu . Job Description Summary Overall administration of the campus electrical system, including high and low voltage. Ensure system compliance with NEC and other pertinent code requirements to provide a safe and dependable electrical system for the University. Work with in-house personnel and outside consultants as necessary to coordinate projects, changes, and expansion of the system. Design and manage small electrical projects or coordinate with outside consultants for larger projects to properly modify the existing system as required. Advise and make recommendations to the AVP Facilities Management, the Director of Planning & Construction, the Director of Energy Management, and other members of the University personnel on all aspects of electrical engineering, electrical construction, life safety, and code compliance in pursuit of University objectives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) • Administer the campus electrical power distribution system, both high voltage & medium voltage around the campus and low voltage inside the buildings. • Verify compliance with system safety requirements per NEC and MIOSHA; work with outside consultants as necessary to determine requirements. • Coordinate changes to the overall campus electrical system as necessary due to various construction and/or renovation projects. • Coordinate changes to various building electrical systems as necessary due to various construction and/or renovation projects. • Work with the Director of Planning & Construction Services, t the Director of Energy Management, the Director of Sustainability, and others on campus to develop and implement long-term plans to make our campus electrical system more sustainable and efficient to meet adopted University sustainability goals. • Administer electrical design contracts, supervise the activities of outside electrical engineers, testing service contractors and any other special services contractors required to successfully complete University projects. • Provide on-site project supervision and inspection and coordinate quality control inspections of campus construction projects. • Observe, record and report on the construction activity for the University and the State. • Prepare punch lists for corrections prior to acceptance by the University of building projects or portions thereof. • Monitor project costs, progress payments, and change orders; prepare monthly comparisons of actual costs vs. budget for the University and State. • Act as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies in resolving electrical design and field construction conflicts. • Estimate costs, budget, and scheduling impacts of project developments, quality issues, errors, omissions, and required or desired filed changes; make recommendations to the Director regarding optimal resolution. • Represent the University at progress meetings and on-site inspections by architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies. • Maintain complete and current project files including correspondence, bulletins, shop drawings, requests for information, unresolved issues, contractor staffing and as-built drawings. • Assist in the review of electrical construction documents prepared by outside services and/or University personnel. • Assist peer engineers and others within the Facilities organization with the design and management of the electrical engineering aspects of their projects as required. • Assist the University community in the preparation of construction programs, cost estimates, budgets, surveys, reports and specifications. • Manage planning, engineering, scheduling, and construction of various projects as assigned in the capacity of project manager. • Assist the Director of Planning & Construction in conducting the general activities of the unit. • Develop a long-term familiarity and expertise with the campus electrical system, and with the long term needs of the building and campus users. • Work with Facilities Operations to develop campus standards for electrical construction, project practices, and equipment requirements for the Design & Construction Standards of the campus. • Provide electrical engineering support for the campus substation, main switchgear and controls, and the primary campus generators. • Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work. • Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) ? Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering ? Licensed PE in Michigan or another State in the United States ? If not currently licensed in the State of Michigan, ability to obtain a Michigan PE license within 6 months through reciprocity. Required Experience (minimum requirements) ? Ten years or more of experience in the design and construction of electrical systems involving new buildings, renovations, and system upgrades. ? Or ? Ten years or more of experience in the design and construction of high voltage electrical distribution systems for campus or municipal electrical systems. ? Demonstrated experience performing Inspection and quality control for electrical construction projects ? Construction contract management experience ? Budget and cost estimating experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) ? Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. ? Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments. ? Demonstrated current knowledge of federal and state construction regulations and associated codes. ? Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. ? Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituency within the University and local/state and community ? Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment. ? Experience using personal computers and basic office, design, and construction software such as spreadsheets, word processor, AutoCAD , web browser, and cpm. Desirable Education and/or Experience ? Design and/or construction of alternate energy systems such as solar or wind power. ? Experience working in Facilities Management for a higher education institution. ? Experience overseeing and/or coordinating major building maintenance projects. ? Experience designing and/or analyzing various low voltage data, communication, security, and other systems. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities ? Experience using AutoCad and/or Revit for the design of projects ? Experience using GIS software and Building Information Management (BIM), computer aided design application software, such as MEP, CloudWorx, SketchUp, Chief Architect ? Extensive experience interpreting building codes including the NEC, Michigan Building Code, NFPA codes, and the Federal ADA. ? Experience with lighting design for both interior and exterior areas. ? Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. ** Work Environment and/or Physical Demands WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear, and use hands to finger or feel and object. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud. Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: • Employee Safety Overview • Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training • Annual Data Security Training • Annual Title IX Training Required Departmental Training: • Monthly assigned job specific training modules. Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.00 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term Shift Pay Rate/Salary Negotiable, No less than $90,000 Title of Position Supervisor Director of Planning & Construction Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding No Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Additional Information • https://www.mtu.edu/facilities/ Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Houghton, Michigan, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Michigan, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Houghton earn an average of $917 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,744. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,300 annually for experienced professionals.
