What You Can Expect

As an Electrician I at ENGIE North America, you will perform skilled electrical work supporting the University of Iowa’s campus utility and plant systems.  You will install, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure that powers world class medical care saving lives, leading research breakthroughs, Division I athletic programs and classrooms teaching the next generation.  This position is part of a stable, year-round operation where your expertise directly supports one of the leading university campuses in the Midwest.

ENGIE offers competitive pay aligned to current market rates where you will work in a safety-first, veteran-friendly environment with opportunities to expand into high-voltage systems, renewable energy operations, and automation technologies. Unlike short-term construction projects, this is a long-term career opportunity with consistent hours, work-life balance, long term stability and steady work.

You will be part of a skilled team responsible for ensuring reliable power distribution and system performance across the University’s facilities, helping ENGIE maintain efficient, sustainable operations for years to come.

Reporting to the High Voltage Shop supervisor, your roles and responsibilities include:

• 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, and instrumentation.
• Support operation and repair of medium voltage systems (600V-15kV) under the guidance of High Voltage Electricians.
• Diagnose issues in motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and building automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Plan work sequences, coordinate outages, and document maintenance activity.
• 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.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, utility standards, safety regulations, and hazard precautions.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, perform precision measurements, and maintain accurate documentation.

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record.
• Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and 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.
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals.
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses.
• This position consists of 15% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $37.00 – $47.00 USD hourly 

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.  

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.