apprentice electrician.

You will assist with complex commercial electrical installations from underground rough-ins through system commissioning. You'll gain direct experience handling power distribution equipment, step-up/step-down transformers, solar inverters, and custom control panel wiring while maintaining safe job sites and code-compliant work.

Responsibilities:
System Installation Support: Assist with placing, setting, and terminating commercial switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and power conversion equipment.
BESS & Solar Integration: Help assemble, wire, and mount commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar PV racks, and high-voltage DC equipment.
Conduit & Wire Running: Bend and install EMT, Rigid, and PVC conduit; execute heavy cable pulls, feeder runs, and tray layouts.
Control Wiring: Assist with wiring control panels, PLCs, motor control centers (MCCs), and wire tagging under Journeyman supervision.
Testing & Safety: Help perform basic testing (continuity, voltage checks, megger testing), maintain clean work areas, and strictly follow OSHA and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Working hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills:
Direct experience with commercial solar PV, BESS enclosures, or control panel assembly.
Scissor lift / Boom lift certification.

Education:
Trade

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Active Electrical Apprentice Registration/Card in Utah.
1-3+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience (residential experience with BESS/Solar is acceptable).
Hands-on experience working with conduit bending, wire pulls, and basic electrical terminations.
Ability to read basic single-line diagrams, point-to-point schematics, and mechanical layouts.
Working knowledge of standard power tools, digital multimeters, and basic NEC guidelines.
Active OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 is a plus).
Work Authorization: Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding and at elevated heights.
Comfortable operating or learning to operate specialized equipment (scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.).
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.


We look forward to working with you!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).