Industrial Electrician Jobs
at Surge Power Services
Join our industrial electrical crews on active job sites across the nation, and a team that respects the trade.
What Industrial Electricians Do at Surge Power
Our industrial electricians work in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, food processing facilities, and heavy industrial environments. Here's what the day-to-day typically looks like:
Installing, wiring, and troubleshooting motor control centers, starters, drives, and associated control circuits on industrial production equipment.
Supporting PLC panel installation, field device wiring, and I/O terminations for automated production lines and process control systems.
Installing and maintaining switchgear, transformers, and high-voltage distribution equipment that powers large-scale industrial operations.
Running rigid, IMC, and EMT conduit systems through industrial facilities, pulling wire, and terminating at panels, junction boxes, and equipment.
Every industrial electrician technician on our team is expected to diagnose electrical faults, perform planned maintenance, and respond to equipment failures to minimize downtime in production environments.
Preparing industrial electrical work for inspection and ensuring all installations meet NEC requirements and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Requirements for Industrial 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 industrial job sites.
- Industrial 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 Industrial Electrician Jobs
with a Trusted Industry Leader
We're hiring skilled and entry-level industrial electrical jobs candidates, from tradesmen jobs to licensed masters , across our region. Whether you're people ready skilled trades professionals looking for your next placement, or just starting out, we deliver expert electrical work on diverse projects including manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, distribution centers, and heavy industrial sites.
Master
Electrician
Master electrician jobs at Surge Power offer real authority, technically demanding industrial work, and the freedom to lead jobs the right way.
Electrical
Journeyman
Working at Surge Power as an electrician journeyman on the industrial side means steady work, skilled crews, and leadership that respects what you bring to the job.
Apprentice &
Helper Positions
Support skilled electricians on active industrial sites while building a strong, long-term foundation in industrial electrical work every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about our industrial electrical services, career opportunities, and what it means to work with a team that takes the trade seriously.
Industrial 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 industrial electricians typically earn in the range of $35-$50 per hour, while lead and foreman-level roles command higher compensation plus benefits.
We provide competitive, market-rate pay because skilled industrial electrical work demands a higher level of technical expertise and accountability than most other trades environments. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics consistently ranks electricians among the highest-compensated workers in the skilled trades.
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 industrial electrician jobs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, and place qualified tradespeople with our contractor and client 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.
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. For current municipal licensing requirements in Pennsylvania, the PA Department of Labor & Industry maintains up-to-date credential guidance.
An electrician 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.
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 industrial electrical work covers the full scope: new construction, equipment installation, motor control center (MCC) work, PLC and automation wiring, high-voltage distribution, conduit systems, and ongoing maintenance contracts. We serve manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, distribution centers, and heavy industrial sites.
All industrial electrical work is performed to code and coordinated with local municipal permitting and inspection requirements in every jurisdiction across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Our crews follow all OSHA electrical safety standards and complete job-site safety requirements on every project.
Yes. Surge Power Services supports industrial clients with both project-based electrical work and ongoing maintenance contracts. Our electricians are experienced in planned preventive maintenance, emergency fault response, and system upgrades that keep production environments running with minimal downtime.
All maintenance work is performed by 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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