Highlights
If you're a licensed Journeyman Electrician looking for a long-term project with consistent work and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale facility improvements, we'd love to connect with you. We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to support a variety of commercial construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across a large university campus in Fairfax, VA.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fairfax, VA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Website | http://www.insightglobal.net |
Description
Job Description
Job Description
Journeyman Electrician (Commercial Construction & Campus Projects)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Type: 12-Month Contract
Pay: 42/hr
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to support a variety of commercial construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across a large university campus in Fairfax, VA. This position offers the opportunity to work independently on small to mid-sized electrical projects while collaborating with construction and facilities teams.
The ideal candidate has strong commercial electrical experience, can read blueprints with confidence, and is comfortable managing electrical work autonomously from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance across campus buildings.
- Support renovation projects, tenant improvements, buildouts, and general construction initiatives.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, panels, lighting, and related equipment.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and facility personnel.
- Manage assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- Travel occasionally to additional project sites in Arlington and Manassas as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Active Journeyman Electrician License (Virginia preferred, Maryland or DC accepted).
- 4+ years of electrician experience.
- Strong commercial electrical background.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Proven ability to work independently on electrical projects.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable transportation for occasional travel between project locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, healthcare, government, or large commercial environments.
- Experience supporting renovation, construction, or facilities projects.
- Familiarity with local electrical codes and regulations.
What Makes a Strong Candidate?
- Has worked on commercial buildings, campuses, hospitals, government facilities, or large office environments.
- Can independently manage electrical tasks without constant supervision.
- Brings experience with renovations, remodels, and construction projects.
- Maintains a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
If you're a licensed Journeyman Electrician looking for a long-term project with consistent work and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale facility improvements, we'd love to connect with you.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.