Lead Electrician

DaneCo Electric is expanding into the Sacramento area and hiring a Lead Electrician to direct field crews on residential and commercial projects while staying hands-on with complex electrical installations. This is a senior field role for an experienced electrician who is ready to take ownership of job site operations and crew performance, without stepping into the full Foreman-level administrative and project management scope. Sacramento-area residency strongly preferred. 

What You'll Do 

• Direct and coordinate the daily work of field crew members (Electrician I, Electrician II, Electrical Helpers) on assigned project segments. 

• Perform advanced electrical installations including panels, branch circuits, conduit systems, switchgear, and motor controls. 

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, single-line diagrams, and specifications. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical problems using advanced testing equipment. 

• Communicate daily job progress, material needs, and field issues to the Foreman. 

• Enforce all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety plans. 

• Mentor Electrician I and Helper staff on installation techniques, code compliance, and safety. 

• Represent DaneCo professionally in interactions with GCs, inspectors, and other trades. 

What We're Looking For 

• High school diploma or GED. 

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on electrical experience (residential and/or commercial). 

• California General Electrician (GE) certification . 

• Advanced knowledge of the NEC and California Electrical Code. 

• Ability to read complex blueprints and direct small crews effectively. 

• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation. 

• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

This role requires regular lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in various weather conditions and outdoor environments. 

DaneCo Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please contact HR to request accommodation in the application process.