| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Salary | $49,900–$74,900 Per Year |
Electrician
Salary
$49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually
Location
E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant 10301 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00416
Department
PU Water Plant
Opening Date
09/02/2026
Closing Date
9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hiring Range
$49,900.00 - $62,400.00
Job Description
Join Our Essential Team as an Electrician
The Electrician - Water Plant position is part of the Plant Industrial Trades Series, devoted to journey-level skilled trades work in the construction, alteration and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and control equipment supporting the operations of a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility. This role ensures the continuous and safe operation of medium-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and instrumentation critical to water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes.
Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and diagnosing complex electrical and control system issues, performing preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, updating wiring diagrams and control schematics, and ensuring all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and safety regulations. The electrician collaborates closely with operations, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.
About You:
We are seeking a highly proficient Electrician with demonstrated expertise in industrial electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation. You possess exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints. We value leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members, alongside a strong adherence to all safety regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is a readiness to respond to urgent electrical needs.
About Us:
The City of Raleigh offers many benefits to the employee. We offer medical, dental, vision as well as 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick days, retirement and much more. The water treatment division works together to ensure the City of Raleigh, and its surrounding communities receive clean and safe drinking water. In Maintenance we are committed to improving the functionality of our facilities and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that we can be proud of.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Performs journey-level electrical work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation, electrical controls, power distribution, process equipment, power generation, and automation systems for water treatment plants and remote facilities
Provides direction and review the work of other electricians
Troubleshoots electrical distribution infrastructure, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues, including evaluating safety and reliability, determining repair needs, and coordinating resources
Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and installs, maintains, and repairs security, fire alarm, and access control systems
Manages technical documentation, maintains records, determines material needs, and manages inventory. Evaluates project impact, coordinates with stakeholders, and provides support to other trades
Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events
This role requires the operation of a City-owned work vehicle on a regular basis for the purpose of getting to and from job sites
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years experience as a journey level electrician or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licenses or Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment, an outdoor environment, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, or loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction).
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have as a journey level electrician or related work?
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Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov