Electricians – Virginia Beach, VA

**About Knight Electric:** Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on **Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization.** Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others. We were recently named to the [**DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025.**](https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/subscriber-only/2025/09/19/fast-50.html?b=1757962208%5E22589263) - Offices in **Justin, TX** (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and **Alpharetta, GA** (Atlanta) - Customers include **Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.** We are currently seeking local Electricians to work on commercial electrical construction projects in **Virginia Beach, VA.** This is a temporary position for a local project expected to last **4+ months**. Pay ranges from **$31.00 to $37.00 per hour** depending on **experience and state electrical license.** **Responsibilities:** - Apply advanced knowledge of electrical theory and NEC code - Perform NEC calculations - Execute all types of conduit bends using various bender types - Install raceways, boxes, cables, panels, breakers, and transformers - Assist with wire pulling and switchboard installation - Install light fixtures, devices, and cover plates - Connect branch circuits including terminations and equipment - Perform basic testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems - Read and interpret blueprints and schematics - Maintain basic knowledge of control systems and components - Perform other related duties as assigned **Requirements:** - High school diploma or GED - 4,000+ hours of electrician experience - Current state Electrical Apprentice license (per state requirements) - OSHA 10 certification - Ability to pass a criminal background check **Job Type:** - Temporary - Temporary - Full Time **What We Offer:** - Medical/Dental/Vision/401K - Overtime potential - Housing and Per diem paid while traveling. - Paid Time Off - Paid travel back home every 3 weeks - Holiday Pay - Weekly Pay **Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods)** #### This is a field job using many physical attributes. In addition to sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, employees should be able to do the following: #### - Walk, climb, lift, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. - Regularly work from elevated spaces for extended periods of time, including ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, or reach booms. Climb ladder with 30 pounds. - Balance on normal work surfaces. - Comfortable in tight spaces (occasionally). - Reach, handle, grasp, and pull cables, wires, tools, and equipment. - Focus close up and far away (with or without correction). Distinguish color coded wires. Use peripheral vision and exercise depth perception. - Flexible, adaptable, and embraces change. - Good troubleshooting ability. Embraces quality control processes. Good attention to detail. Follows process and procedure. - Speaking, hearing and seeing for communicating with employees and outside resources, as well as managing risks of a construction environment is required. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures. **Working Conditions:** Work is performed on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Travel nationwide, up to 100%, sometimes with short notice (non-travelling short-term jobs are available from time to time depending on project availability). Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.