Traveling Electrician | $58-$80 Hr + Overtime + Per Diem + 401k
MGI, Inc. is the fastest growing Fire Alarm and Life Safety installation company in the nation. If you’re looking for rapid career growth, top-tier pay, and exposure to healthcare, federal, and data center projects, this opportunity is for you.
As a Traveling Electrician, you will be traveling the U.S. installing multi-million dollar fire alarm systems in hospitals, federal facilities, and data centers nationwide. This position is intended for top-tier electricians and fire alarm installers seeking fast paced career growth and career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Install conduit, routing, cabling, devices, notification appliances, initiating devices, and associated equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, fire alarm plans, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
- Support fire alarm and life safety professionals across healthcare, federal, and data center projects.
- Coordinate project activities with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and other trades.
- Understand and ensure code compliance and safety requirements.
- Follow NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and relevant safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of completed work.
Qualifications
- Commercial electrical, fire alarm, or low-voltage experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, and system documentation.
- Knowledge of commercial electrical and low-voltage systems and associated field practices.
- Experience working with conduit, cabling, terminations, devices, and related system components.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team
- Valid driver’s license.
- Dependable, professional, safety-conscious, and capable of meeting project schedules
- NICET certification is a plus.
- Healthcare, VA/federal, data center, or other occupied-facility experience is a plus.
What MGI Offers
- Top-tier pay
- Per diem
- Overtime
- 401(k) : MGI will be introducing a company-sponsored 401(k) retirement savings program in 2027, subject to final plan approval and implementation.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Long-term Career Opportunity
- Opportunity for advancement into Lead, Foreman, Superintendent, and management positions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience
- Electrical: 4 years (Required)
- Fire alarm: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Journeyman Electrician License (Required)
Willingness to travel
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road