Electrician II

What You Can Expect

As an Electrician II at ENGIE North America, you will perform skilled electrical work supporting the University of Iowa's campus utility and central plant systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical infrastructure that powers world class medical care, lifesaving research, Division I athletics, and classrooms educating the next generation-where your expertise directly supports one of the leading university campuses in the Midwest.

This role is part of a stable, year round operation, offering consistent hours, long term reliability, and strong work life balance-unlike short term construction projects. ENGIE offers competitive, market aligned pay in a safety first, veteran friendly environment, with opportunities to expand your skills into high voltage systems, renewable energy operations, and automation technologies.

Reporting to the High Voltage Shop Supervisor, you will be part of a skilled team responsible for ensuring reliable power distribution and system performance across the University's facilities, supporting ENGIE's long term commitment to efficient and sustainable campus operations.

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls across utility and production environments at The University of Iowa
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on switchgear, breakers, motors, lighting systems, and instrumentation to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Support the operation, testing, and repair of medium voltage systems (600V-15kV) under the guidance of High Voltage Electricians
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and building automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to safely execute assigned work
• Plan work sequences, coordinate outages, and document maintenance and repair activities in accordance with established procedures
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations for maintenance coverage as needed

What You'll Bring

• This role requires a minimum education level of a High School Diploma or GED
• State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license
• A minimum of two (2) years of hands on experience as a Journeyman Electrician applying electrical theory, troubleshooting electrical systems, and performing equipment maintenance
• Familiarity with electrical codes, utility standards, safety regulations, and hazard precautions
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics, perform precision electrical measurements, and maintain accurate technical documentation

Additional Details

• This role requires on-site attendance at the designated worksiteon a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be physically capable of safely performing essential job functions, including:
  
  
  
  • Hearing and understanding audible alarms, detecting changes in equipment noise levels, and using portable radio communication
  • Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required, kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
  • Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
  
  
  
  
• Must have eyesight corrected to at least 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, diagrams, and technical manuals
• Must be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $33.41 - $51.20 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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