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Electrician jobs in Portland, OR
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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$21–$56/hr
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Median, full-time
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DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHThe Lead for Finance Product and Merchandising Reporting sits at the center of Nike’s Revenue and Gross Margin Planning organization, where financial insight helps shape some of the company’s most imp…
DescriptionAbout Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildi…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$30 - $50 per hour
Gresham Ford is seeking a full-time Automotive Technician with a strong background in automotive electrical and electronic systems. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience; dealership experience pref…
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, and holidays, to support urgent operational needs. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking a Licensed Lead Supervising Electrician who can provide technical leadership and act as the electrical authority for in-house ele…
Summary: : Oversee, coordinate, and execute installation, repairs, designs, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on Low Voltage Electrical projects, including but not limited to, indoor lighting systems, elect…
$50 - $60 per hour
Sky Heating, AC, Plumbing & Electrical—the leading home service company in the Northwest! Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician ! Embrace customer care as a priority without resorting to high-pressure sales tactics.…
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What electricians earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $21–$29 | $44k–$61k |
| Journeyman | $29–$39 | $61k–$82k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$56 | $79k–$116k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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Electrical Contractor
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