Electrical Apprentice Sterling Hiring Event

Electrical Apprentice

About the Role

An Electrician Apprentice assists in the installation of electrical equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Installing and mounting electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.
• Performing interlock wiring.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices.
• Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Reading contract drawings.
• Troubleshooting EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0+ months of experience.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, which may fluctuate and include night and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned, such as composite cleanup: removing, disposing, and recycling of composite materials.
• Vocational school or education training is a plus.

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Physically demanding, often requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and environments.
• May require working in heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Requires working at extreme heights, in areas under construction, or in restricted areas (e.g., switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, attic).
• Ability to access work areas accessible only by OSHA-approved site construction ladders or stairs under construction.
• Flexible work hours, often requiring overtime, weekends, and night shifts to complete projects.
• Must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption, while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Hiring Event Details

• Location: Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, 13101 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170
• Date & Time: Thursday, 11/5/26 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Attendance in person at the hiring event is required to qualify for this position.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 / Hr.