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CS Erickson

Installs electrical, audiovisual and automation systems

Electrician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Texas, USA+1 moreMore locations: Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonTravel to job sites as needed.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of 8,000 hours of electrical experience in commercial and/or industrial environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor apprentices in the field.
  • Experience with electrical installation, service work, or both.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and equipment connections.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications to execute work accurately.
  • Work independently to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Lead and direct apprentices and less experienced electricians on job tasks.
  • Ensure all work meets NEC code requirements and company quality standards.
  • Assist Foremen and Project Leaders with layout, planning, and material needs.
  • Identify and communicate jobsite issues, risks, or inefficiencies proactively.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and testing of electrical systems.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in alignment with company safety policies.
  • Accurately track time, materials, and job progress as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman Electrician license (or actively working toward it).
  • Experience in industrial environments or complex commercial projects.
  • Exposure to controls, automation, or specialty systems.

About the company

CS Erickson designs, installs and maintains electrical, audiovisual and automation systems for commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Its teams handle power distribution, lighting, structured cabling and connected workplace technology, coordinating engineering with field installation and ongoing service. Automation specialists build and program controls that connect equipment, monitor performance and help operators manage production processes. The company earns revenue from design and construction projects, systems integration and maintenance work for building owners and contractors. With roots in 1981 and its present identity formed through a 2017 merger, CS Erickson is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, MI

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • In Grand Rapids, the full-time Lead AV Technician at CS Erickson directs projects from planning through commissioning.
  • Mentoring juniors accompanies engineering authority in CS Erickson's salaried PE position, offered full-time in Grand Rapids/Plano.
  • Four-plus relevant years replace a degree for CS Erickson's Grand Rapids Controls Engineer, a full-time position.

What critics are saying

  • Travel and heavy lifting come with the hourly, full-time AV lead position in Grand Rapids at CS Erickson.
  • Full-time PE, Plano/Grand Rapids: Michigan and Texas licensure or ability to obtain upon employment, plus additional states as needed.
  • CS Erickson requires a valid driver's license and some travel from its full-time Controls Engineer based in Grand Rapids.

What makes CS Erickson unique

  • Controls cover several ecosystems: CS Erickson integrates robotics and PLC platforms from vendors including Fanuc, ABB, Rockwell and Siemens.
  • Maintenance goes beyond repairs: CS Erickson explicitly offers predictive and preventative electrical services alongside critical-power work.
  • Workplace technology reaches beyond screens: CS Erickson integrates sound masking, room scheduling, access control and video surveillance.

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