Career Opportunities

Two NEI electricians at the Keshena Family Engagement Center job site

Choose your path to success, no matter your experience level.

Opportunity comes in many forms at Northern Electric. Whether you’re a seasoned worker or just starting out, we provide training, education programs and clear pathways for advancement. In addition to many other benefits, Northern Electric offers top-notch medical and dental insurance, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, vacation, paid holidays and much more.

Pre-Apprentice

Are you a high school student looking to gain knowledge and opportunities in the electrical industry? Northern Electric proudly provides these opportunities for individuals who are interested.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform material handling duties.
  • Layout and install electrical components.
  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment and job sites.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Pre-apprentice Opportunities
NEI pre-apprentice learning in the shop

Electrical Apprentice

Northern Electric provides electrical apprentices with the opportunity to earn while they learn. As an apprentice, you will be tasked with assisting in a variety of electrical systems installations. This scope of work ranges from residential, commercial and industrial to other electrical solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in electrical installations.
  • Layout and install electrical components.
  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment and job sites.
  • Help to diagnose, repair, assemble and install various electrical components and systems.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Electrical Apprentice Opportunities
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Service Electrician

At Northern Electric, a service electrician is tasked with repairing electrical equipment and systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Install new wiring and/or other components to fix the electrical problem.
  • Material and equipment handling and recording.
  • Perform related duties.
Service Electrician Opportunities
NEI electrician performing electrical maintenance at the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District

Journeyman Electrician

As a journeyman electrician at Northern Electric, you are responsible for leading the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Layout and installation of electrical systems.
  • Lead others around you and provide proper instructions on the installation of electrical equipment and solutions.
  • Install new wiring and/or other components to fix the electrical problem.
  • Material and equipment handling and recording.
  • Perform related duties.
Journeyman Electrician Opportunities
NEI journey electrician working on a genie lift

Healthcare Equipment Installer

Northern Electric’s unique Healthcare Equipment Installation division provides comprehensive on-the-job training. The responsibilities include serving within hospitals and healthcare facilities, coordinating equipment delivery, inventorying shipment, positioning equipment and final installation.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

  • Layout and install electrical systems.
  • Perform as a self-motivated team player.
  • Comfortable with travel, changing hours and schedules.
Healthcare Equipment Installer Opportunities
Two NEI healthcare equipment installers installing STERIS equipment