Commercial Electrician Jobs
at Surge Power Services
Join our commercial electrical crews on active job sites across the nation, and a team that respects the trade.
What Commercial Electricians Do at Surge Power
Our commercial electricians work on new construction and major renovation projects: office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, schools, medical facilities, and multi-unit residential. Here's what the day-to-day typically looks like:
Running conduit, pulling wire, installing boxes, and setting panels during the early construction phase before walls close.
Setting and terminating distribution panels, switchgear, and service equipment on commercial job sites under Master Electrician supervision.
Installing and connecting lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, and devices per commercial blueprints and specifications.
Supporting fire alarm rough-in, data raceway, and low voltage infrastructure alongside the primary electrical scope.
Reading and working from commercial electrical drawings, following NEC code requirements, and coordinating with general contractors and other trades.
Preparing work for local electrical inspections and ensuring installations meet the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Requirements for Manpower Placement
We hire at every level, from apprentices to licensed masters. You don't need a perfect resume, you need a strong work ethic, reliability, and the right attitude for commercial job sites.
- Commercial electrical experience preferred (level depends on role)
- Ability to use common hand/power tools and work on job sites
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Willingness to follow safety rules and job-site procedures
- Ability to lift, stand, and work in varying site conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a crew
- Valid driver's license / reliable transportation
- Certifications (if applicable): OSHA / Apprenticeship / Journeyman
What You Get When You Join the Surge Power Team
Explore Commercial Electrician Jobs
with a Trusted Industry Leader
We're hiring skilled and entry-level electricians to perform commercial electrical work nationwide. Deliver expert electrical wiring services on diverse projects including warehouses, apartment buildings, hotels, and office build-outs.
Master
Electrician
Master electrician jobs at Surge Power offer real authority, challenging commercial work, and the freedom to lead jobs the right way.
Electrical
Journeyman
Working at Surge Power as a journeyman electrician means steady work, solid crews, and leadership that respects you.
Apprentice &
Helper Positions
Support skilled electricians on-site while building a strong, long-term foundation in commercial electrical work every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about our electrical services, career opportunities, and what it means to work with a team that takes the trade seriously.
Commercial electrician salary at Surge Power Services varies based on licensure level, experience, and the specific markets we serve across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Journeyman-level commercial electricians typically earn in the range of $28-$42 per hour, while lead and foreman-level roles command higher compensation plus benefits. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians remain among the most in-demand skilled trades nationally.
We provide competitive, market-rate pay because skilled commercial electrical work demands precision and accountability.
Industrial electrician salary is typically higher than standard commercial rates, reflecting the complexity of industrial systems: motor controls, PLCs, high-voltage equipment, and automated production lines. Experienced industrial electricians in our region can expect $35-$50+ per hour depending on specialization.
Surge Power Services places electricians in both commercial and industrial environments, matching your skill set with the best-paying opportunities available across our client accounts.
Yes. We actively hire for commercial electrician jobs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, and place qualified tradespeople with our contractor network as well. Whether you're looking for a direct W-2 position on our crew or prefer project-based work, we have pathways for both.
Master electrician jobs with Surge Power Services are among the most impactful roles we fill. Licensed masters are critical to pulling permits, overseeing inspections, and ensuring our work meets all local municipal licensing and inspection requirements across every jurisdiction we operate in. Pennsylvania has no statewide electrical license: municipal licensing governs each jurisdiction, and you can review applicable requirements through the PA Department of Labor & Industry.
If you hold a master electrician license in Pennsylvania or Maryland, we want to talk. These positions offer leadership responsibility, premium compensation, and direct input into how our field operations run.
An electrical journeyman is the backbone of every project we run. At Surge Power Services, journeymen work across commercial and industrial job sites, giving you consistent variety and the chance to sharpen your skills across multiple service lines. All field work follows OSHA construction safety standards, and we support ongoing safety training for all crew members.
We support journeymen pursuing their master's license by offering flexible scheduling around exam prep, and we promote from within whenever project lead and foreman roles open up.
Our commercial electrical work covers the full spectrum: new construction rough-in, panel installations, lighting retrofits, EV charging stations, emergency power systems, and ongoing maintenance contracts. We serve office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, multi-family properties, and light industrial facilities.
All commercial electrical work is performed to code and coordinated with local municipal permitting and inspection requirements in every jurisdiction across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey.
Surge Power Services delivers comprehensive electrical wiring services for new construction, renovation projects, and system upgrades across residential and commercial properties. This includes panel upgrades, service entrances, branch circuit wiring, low-voltage data and communication wiring, and dedicated circuits for appliances and equipment.
Our electrical wiring services are performed by licensed, experienced tradespeople who follow all local code requirements and municipal inspection standards. We handle the permitting process so you don't have to.
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