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Skilled Trades · Richmond, VA
Electrician jobs in Richmond, VA
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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$19–$50/hr
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$64k
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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and po…
Description Electrical Controls & Maintenance, Inc is seeking experienced, motivated, qualified industrial & commercial JOURNEYMAN/LEAD ELECTRICIANS IMMEDIATELY. Our commitment to the quality of work for our customers re…
$25 - $28 per hour
Company Overview KR Wolfe is a growing company specializing in installation, integration, field service, and renovation solutions that bring today’s technology to life. We support advanced environments across the healthc…
$80k - $100k
Solar Electrician Job Level: Vocational Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours) Compensation: $60k-80k/year Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Accident insurance, an HSA Savings Acco…
$29 - $38 per hour
Rinvio is hiring licensed Journeyman Electricians for commercial electrical work on a healthcare construction and renovation project in Richmond, Virginia. You will install, modify, and troubleshoot commercial electrical…
$36 - $45 per hour
Rinvio is hiring Journeyman Electricians for commercial electrical project work in the Richmond, Virginia area. Pay: $36-$45/hour, based on experience Location: Richmond, VA Schedule: Full-time project work; overtime may…
$60k - $80k
Solar Installer/Roofer Job Level: Entry-Level Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours) Compensation: $60,000-$80,000/year plus paid training Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Acciden…
$2,000 - $3,000 per week
Join Excellence Property Care Solutions Inc. Excellence Property Care Solutions Inc. is actively hiring experienced Plumbers, Electricians, Service Technicians, and Licensed Tradespeople to service residential and commer…
$25 - $28 per hour
Job Title: Electric Distribution Operator Position Type: Contract (12 months, with possibility of extension) Schedule: On-site, no remote - Rotating am and pm shifts, days off rotate If on-site Location of assignment: Ri…
problem-solving, and communication skills. Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Progress toward a Journeyman or Master Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics is highly desirable. Equ…
We are currently seeking a skilled Generator Technician to join our team. As a Generator Shop Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on generators in our shop. Working with a variety o…
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What electricians earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$26 | $40k–$54k |
| Journeyman | $26–$36 | $54k–$74k |
| Master / Lead | $34–$50 | $71k–$104k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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