Apprentice Electrician

*$28–$42/hr + school paid + 100% paid health + a clear path to journeyman* Electrical Design has served Frederick since 1991. Our goal is to be the go-to electrician for every customer's electrical needs: commercial service, buildouts, fire alarm, controls, generators, air compressors and residential. After 35 years we're growing, and we want apprentices who work hard, learn fast and want to build a career with us. *Schedule* * Full time, Monday through Friday * Early starts around 6:30 AM, done by mid-afternoon * Steady, year-round commercial work *What you'll do* * Commercial repairs, renovations and buildouts alongside a journeyman * Conduit and pipe bending, rough-in and finish wiring * Panel and service changes, circuits, outlets, switches and fixtures under supervision * Lighting systems, including repairs, pole lighting and parking garage conduit * Learn controls work: motor controls, lighting controls and building controls * Learn generator and transfer switch installs and service * Phone and data cabling * Troubleshoot with a journeyman and learn to diagnose on your own * Talk to customers: explain the work clearly and spot what else their building needs * Mentor helpers on basic tasks * Submit a daily job report and log your hours toward your license *What you need* * Maryland apprentice electrician license * Enrolled in, or ready to enroll in, an apprenticeship program * Commercial field experience: buildouts, pipe bending, troubleshooting or service work * Valid driver's license and reliable transportation * Committed to getting your journeyperson license * Clean driving record; we run a driving record check * Comfortable with a background check (no drug screen) * Able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and work from lifts * Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, ceilings and outdoors in all weather *What we look for* _In the field_ * Understands voltage, current, resistance and Ohm's law on a real job * Knows single-phase versus three-phase, and 120/240, 120/208 and 277/480 systems * Sizes wire to the load and breaker; understands grounding and bonding * Uses a multimeter with confidence; reads basic prints and panel schedules * Knows National Electrical Code basics: box fill, conductor sizing, ground-fault and arc-fault protection * Knows the materials: conduit types, wire and cable, boxes and fittings, breakers, panels and devices, and what to pull before leaving the shop * Controls experience: motor controls, lighting controls or building controls * Generator and transfer switch experience * Fire alarm experience * Pipe bending you're proud of: clean, square, to code * Troubleshooting instinct: you want to find the real problem, not just the symptom * Safety first, every job: lockout and tagout, personal protective equipment, clean job sites _With customers_ * Explains the work in plain language and leaves customers confident in us * Spots what else a building needs and recommends it on site * Shows up on time, owns mistakes, and follows through _With the team_ * Effective, proactive communicator who flags problems early and keeps the crew and office in the loop; this is a huge plus * Coachable: takes feedback, asks questions and learns fast * Helps the helper; teaches what you know _With technology_ * Comfortable with Google Sheets, Google Calendar and phone apps * Learns new apps and tools quickly * Experience with AI tools, especially Claude. Use it to study for your journeyperson exam, look up code and work through troubleshooting * Experience with Jobber, a huge bonus _Who you are_ * Hungry to grow: you want the license, the skills and the bigger role * Takes pride in the work; it's your name on it too * A good fit for a small, close team where culture matters *Pay and benefits* * $28–$42/hr, set by a skills assessment on a live job, with steps up each school year * Sales commission on add-on work you sell on site * Health, dental and vision, 100% paid after a 90-day trial period * Gas paid, take-home van for experienced apprentices * Company phone, $1,000 tool allowance * Paid vacation, accrued as earned * Schooling reimbursed, or paid up front for strong performers * Company-paid safety training: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 and National Fire Protection Association 70E *How you move up* _We quickly reward effort and merit._ * Show up on time * Work hard * Be easy to work with * Show a desire to improve in your trade, day in and day out * Pass your journeyperson exam and move straight to the journeyman band ($45–$60/hr), with profit sharing *Why work here* * 35 years in Frederick: steady work, established customers * We quickly reward effort and merit * Culture fit matters a lot to us * Real work-life balance * Lots of room to grow for the right person; we promote from within * We invest in education for the right people: licenses, schooling and career advancement *To apply* Text (240) 679-8468 with: * Your name * License level and years in the trade * Your favorite thing to do outside of work What happens next: a text from us to book a quick phone call. Electrical Design, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Safety equipment provided * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person