How to hire a senior electrician

How to hire a senior electrician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior electrician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior electrician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior electrician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior electrician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect senior electrician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior electricians.

   Type of Senior Electrician	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Electrician	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$17-38
   Apprentice	An apprentice is responsible for learning specialized tasks on their chosen field through actual job training under the supervision of tenured staff. An apprentice's duties include performing administrative tasks as needed, creating observation reports of daily operations, providing possible recommendations on improving productivity, and adhering to the business' safety standards and regulatory procedures... Show more	$12-24
   Low Voltage Technician	A low voltage technician is responsible for monitoring and installing low-voltage cables and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices. Low voltage technicians analyze blueprints and schematics to connect the cables safely and accurately... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electrical Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Ladders
   • Circuit Breakers
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Switches
   • OSHA
   • NFPA
   • Electrical Circuits
   • Control Systems
   • PLC
   • Electrical Code
   • CMMS
   • Sterilizers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Terminate primary and secondary leads of transformers.
   • Install many PLC changes for safety and quality improvements.
   • Service PLC operate electroplating lines, CNC mills and lathes, injection molding and vacuum presses.
   • Supervise small construction teams in the installation of electrical hardware and associate components according to NEC guidelines for residential new construction.
   • Replace motors and gearboxes upon management request.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior electrician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A senior electrician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a senior electrician in Louisiana may be lower than in Vermont, and an entry-level senior electrician usually earns less than a senior-level senior electrician. Additionally, a senior electrician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average senior electrician salary

   $55,615yearly

   $26.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior electrician salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average senior electrician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$80,505	$39
   2	Connecticut	$72,717	$35
   3	New Jersey	$72,318	$35
   4	Massachusetts	$69,642	$33
   5	Michigan	$68,709	$33
   6	Pennsylvania	$60,194	$29
   7	Maryland	$56,764	$27
   8	Wyoming	$56,221	$27
   9	Virginia	$55,481	$27
   10	Missouri	$55,302	$27
   11	Texas	$50,341	$24
   12	Arizona	$43,156	$21
   13	Tennessee	$42,534	$20
   14	Georgia	$40,091	$19
   15	New Mexico	$39,557	$19
   16	North Carolina	$38,333	$18
   17	Florida	$36,225	$17
   18	Oklahoma	$35,644	$17
   19	South Carolina	$35,629	$17

   Average senior electrician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JELD-WEN	$67,793	$32.59	1
   2	Koch Industries	$67,239	$32.33	2
   3	Cummins	$67,052	$32.24	3
   4	Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline	$64,636	$31.07
   5	Piedmont Healthcare	$62,455	$30.03	1
   6	Rutgers University	$61,482	$29.56
   7	Woods Services	$60,305	$28.99
   8	BJC HealthCare	$60,153	$28.92
   9	The Cincinnati Insurance Companies	$59,654	$28.68
   10	Duke University Health System	$57,617	$27.70	3
   11	Trinity Health	$56,993	$27.40	8
   12	Virginia's Community Colleges	$54,639	$26.27
   13	Banner Health	$54,350	$26.13
   14	Maryland Environmental Service	$52,893	$25.43
   15	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$52,881	$25.42	9
   16	Serco	$52,221	$25.11
   17	Amec Foster Wheeler	$52,221	$25.11
   18	Skylite Networks	$52,221	$25.11
   19	Grp Inc	$52,221	$25.11
   20	Aerotek	$52,004	$25.00	137

4. Writing a senior electrician job description

   A senior electrician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior electrician job description:

   Senior electrician job description example

   Are you seeking a roll where your efforts will improve the lives and experience of our patients and employees? This position installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment and circuits, including power distribution systems, motor control centers and backup emergency switch gear. Follows appropriate preventative maintenance schedules to ensure accurate maintenance and maximum life of the equipment. May participate in customer service activities related to electrical distribution, nurse call systems, TV systems, public address systems and other equipment and systems. Reports problems through the work order system and suggests solutions to systems and equipment. Participates in the planning and execution process for remodeling and construction. Reviews new and retrofit building management systems pertaining to remodeling and long range planning projects. Coordinates or leads project plans when necessary. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues and provides general leadership to the team. Performs other related duties as assigned.
   
   High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in electrical discipline or approved apprenticeship preferred.
   * Requires formal Electrical Training in a healthcare environment.
   * Requires ability to read and interpret information from complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
   * Requires current knowledge of various federal, state, local, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Joint Commission codes and regulations.
   * May be required to furnish own hand tools.
   * Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
   * Requires experience in commercial or institutional environment working with electrical equipment and circuitry.
   
   Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior electrician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior electricians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior electricians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior electrician job on Zippia to find and recruit senior electrician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior electricians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior electrician

   Once you've found the senior electrician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior electrician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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