Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing is seeking a motivated Journeyman Electrician to join our growing team in Clinton Township! This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your electrical experience to serv…
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Electrician jobs in Detroit, MI
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.
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$18–$47/hr
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Skills: Electrical troubleshooting experience, schematic reading experience, 6+ years total experience preferred. Maintenance Electrician We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team and oversee the…
$43.11 per hour
Job Description The Electrician executes projects and work orders by installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may var…
$40 - $50 per hour
Electrical Infrastructure Support Technician JOB-10047134 Anticipated Start Date August 10, 2026 Location Taylor, TX Type of Employment Contract to Hire Job Summary We are seeking Electrical Infrastructure Support Techni…
$32.85 per hour
Electrical journeyman’s card or equivalent work experience. * 2. High school diploma or equivalent. * 3. Ability to pass an Electrician aptitude test. * 4. Knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical codes, techni…
I&C Electrician Join one of the nation's Best and Brightest Award-winning companies! If you're ready to be part of a winning team, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Make the change you've been looking for a…
$43.11 per hour
Pay: $43.11/hour Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Journeyman Electrician to support the General Motors Global Technical Center , a large, non-manufacturing campus listed on the National Register of Historic Plac…
$80k - $100k
Are you an experienced electrician who would like to use your brain more and your back less? Are you a self-starting individual who thrives on challenges and enjoys working independently? Do you like to see how things ar…
$22 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Priority 1 - Extremely Urgent - Electrical Technician II Location: Allen Park, MI Zip Code: 48101 Duration: 6 Months Pay Rate: $22 - $25/hr. Keyword's: #AllenParkjobs; #ElectricalTechnicianjobs; Start Date: Im…
$81.88k - $101.9k
stays. Able to safely operate heavy equipment, forklifts, and mobile cranes accordance to OSHA regulations. Certified Journeyman Electrician a plus but not required. Total Estimated Compensation: $81,880.00 - $101,900.00…
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What electricians earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$25 | $37k–$51k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $51k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$47 | $67k–$98k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?
Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.
What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?
State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.
Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?
Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.
How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?
Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.
What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?
Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.
How do you keep up with NEC code changes?
Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.
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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.
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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.
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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.
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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Apprentice Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
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Master Electrician
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