Apprentice
Journeyman
Foreman
Climb up the ladder with continued support from UEC.
Accelerate your career as an electrician.
Apprentice
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As an apprentice, you support field operations while learning the electrical trade through hands-on experience and mentorship. You assist journeymen and foremen with installations, material handling, and basic tasks, while gaining knowledge of tools, safety procedures, and jobsite protocols. Your role is foundational to building the skills and discipline required for advancement in the trade.
Journeyman
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As a journeyman, you perform skilled electrical work independently and as part of a team, ensuring quality and code-compliant installations. You interpret plans, execute tasks efficiently, and mentor apprentices while collaborating with foremen and project managers to meet project goals. Your experience and technical knowledge are essential to maintaining productivity and safety on the jobsite.
Foreman
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As a foreman, you lead field crews and oversee daily jobsite operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification. You coordinate with project managers, manage workforce scheduling, track material needs, and provide guidance to journeymen and apprentices. Your leadership ensures efficient execution and high-quality results across all phases of construction.
A note for applications to UEC...
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At Universal, we are committed to the ongoing education and excellence of our electricians. However, those looking to begin their career as an electrician will need to apply to an apprenticeship program before joining the UEC team. For those who do have experience already, we are always taking applications for journeyman and foreman positions.