Electrical Instructor - Commercial Construction

• Deliver structured classroom, and/or onsite lab, and hands-on electrical construction training using varied curriculum, lesson plans, demonstrations, practical exercises, and assessments.

• Design and deliver both short, topic-driven pilot sprints for targeted or time-sensitive training needs (for example, NEC code updates or new installation techniques) and longer, outcome-designed training pathways that build structured skill progression over multiple sessions.

• Provide instruction covering foundational through advanced commercial electrical construction concepts appropriate to the experience level of participants.

• Test prep, code changes, and site-specific instruction

• Maintain an effective balance between classroom instruction and applied learning.

• Demonstrate proper electrical installation techniques and provide learners with supervised opportunities to practice and demonstrate competency.

• Share real-world commercial construction experience, troubleshooting techniques, and lessons learned to connect technical concepts with field applications.

• Adjust instructional methods based on learner experience, comprehension, skill level, and learning needs.

• Reinforce company standards for safety, quality, productivity, professionalism, and workmanship throughout all training activities.

Provide instruction and practical application in areas including:

• Electrical terminology and fundamental electrical theory.

• Ohm's Law and basic electrical calculations.

• Series, parallel, and combination circuits.

• AC and DC electrical concepts appropriate to the curriculum.

• Trade mathematics, measurements, fractions, decimals, and electrical calculations.

• Electrical symbols, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• National Electrical Code concepts and code navigation.

• Electrical materials, components, boxes, fittings, and raceway systems.

• Proper selection and use of electrical hand and power tools.

Basic electrical testing and troubleshooting principles.

Teach, demonstrate, and assess proficiency in commercial electrical construction activities including:

• Blueprint and electrical drawing interpretation.

• Layout and installation of electrical raceway systems.

• EMT and rigid conduit layout, bending, cutting, threading, and installation.

• Installation and support of boxes, raceways, and electrical equipment.

• Conduit fittings and proper installation methods.

• Wire pulling and conductor identification.

• Conductor preparation, splicing, and termination.

• Installation of receptacles, switches, lighting devices, and related electrical components.

• Branch circuit planning and installation.

• Panelboard and circuit breaker installation concepts.

• Grounding and bonding.

• Grounding electrode and ground rod installation.

• GFCI and AFCI concepts, installation, and testing.

• Electrical voltage and continuity testing.

• Proper use of multimeters and other electrical testing equipment.

• Fault identification and troubleshooting.

• Installation practices consistent with applicable NEC requirements, project specifications, and company standards.

• Teach learners how to read and interpret commercial construction drawings, electrical plans, specifications, and details.

• Provide instruction on electrical symbols, legends, schedules, one-line diagrams, and applicable construction documentation.

• Teach learners how electrical installations coordinate with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other construction systems.

• Reinforce the importance of following approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer instructions, and applicable codes.

• Incorporate practical layout exercises and field scenarios into blueprint-reading instruction.

• Model and enforce company safety expectations during all classroom, lab, shop, and field training activities.

• Reinforce proper selection, inspection, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Incorporate job hazard awareness, pre-task planning, safety briefings, and hazard recognition into training activities.

• Teach and reinforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safe-work practices.

• Provide instruction regarding shock hazards, arc-flash awareness, electrical hazard recognition, and applicable NFPA 70E concepts.

• Demonstrate safe operation of hand tools, power tools, ladders, testing equipment, and electrical training equipment.

• Maintain an organized training environment free from recognized hazards.

• Immediately stop unsafe activities and provide corrective instruction when unsafe behaviors or conditions are identified.

• Reinforce personal responsibility and accountability for jobsite safety.

• Facilitate or coordinate OSHA 10 training when qualified and required by the training program.

• Mentor and coach employees to develop technical competence, confidence, professionalism, and accountability.

• Observe individual performance and provide timely and constructive feedback.

• Identify employees requiring additional instruction, practice, or remediation and provide appropriate coaching.

• Reinforce jobsite expectations related to attendance, punctuality, communication, teamwork, productivity, organization, and quality.

• Help employees understand how classroom and lab skills translate to actual commercial construction activities.

• Promote continuous learning and career development within the electrical trade.

• Provide guidance regarding career electrical pathways and progression opportunities.

• Reinforce crew leadership and safety leadership principles appropriate to the learner's experience level.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess crew performance where necessary and address targeted skill or performance concerns through coaching, additional instruction, or remediation.

Provide instruction and coaching related to professional expectations, including:

• Jobsite communication and professionalism.

• Teamwork and working effectively with supervision and other trades.

• Daily work planning and organization.

• Proper care and accountability for tools and equipment.

• Job documentation and work logs.

• Material organization and housekeeping.

• Productivity and workmanship expectations.

• Construction site conduct and professional behavior.

• Career development and advancement within the electrical trade.

• Maintain accurate attendance, completion, certification, competency, and performance records.

• Document learner progress and maintain required training records in accordance with company procedures.

• Maintain training rosters, skills matrices, evaluation forms, and certification documentation.

• Enter and maintain training information within the company's Learning Management System (LMS) or other designated systems.

• Provide reports regarding attendance, completion, learner performance, and identified development needs.

• Maintain confidentiality of employees and training records.

• Review training materials for technical accuracy, relevance, sequencing, and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with Learning & Development personnel, field leadership, Safety, subject matter experts, and Operations to identify workforce training needs.

• Provide recommendations for new or revised electrical training programs.

• Assist with the development and revision of lesson plans, practical exercises, assessments, demonstrations, job aids, and instructor materials.

• Incorporate lessons learned from commercial construction projects into training programs.

• Ensure training content remains aligned with current codes, safety requirements, company standards, and field practices.

• Maintain classroom, shop, and lab environments in a safe, clean, professional, and organized condition.

• Inspect tools and training equipment before use and remove unsafe or damaged equipment from service.

• Maintain appropriate quantities of electrical materials, conduit, wire, devices, tools, and training supplies.

• Assist with training inventory management and communicate material or equipment needs.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are properly stored and secured following training activities.

Work is performed in a combination of classroom, electrical training shop, office, and construction environments.

The employee may regularly be exposed to construction-related noise, dust, electrical equipment, conduit, wiring materials, ladders, hand and power tools, and other conditions commonly associated with commercial electrical construction.

The position may periodically work at active commercial construction sites and must comply with all company, client, and site-specific safety requirements.

• Fulltime/Exempt

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship or formal electrical trade training program preferred.

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license.

• NFPA 70E certification/training.

• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when travel requires operation of a company or rental vehicle.

• Master Electrician license.

• OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer credentials.

• Adult education, vocational instruction, train-the-trainer, or instructional facilitation certification.

• Desktop and laptop computers.

• Microsoft Office applications and Learning Management Systems.

• Classroom presentation equipment.

• Electrical meters and testing equipment.

• Hand and power tools commonly used in commercial electrical construction.

• Conduit benders and related installation equipment.

• Ladders and training platforms.

• Electrical panels, breakers, boxes, devices, wiring components, and training simulators.

• Personal Protective Equipment and electrical safety equipment.

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