Essel

Underground Utility Electrician

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Full-timeMorgan Hill, CA, USA$35 - $50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of underground utility electrical experience.
Experience on multifamily, subdivision, or residential development projects.
Ability to read electrical plans and utility service drawings.
Familiarity with conduit bending, trenching environments, and service layouts.
Experience working on PG&E jurisdiction projects.
Experience installing primary distribution systems.
Utility trench layout experience from civil plans.
Experience coordinating excavation with operators and grading crews.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and work outdoors in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

Install underground electrical conduit systems, including PVC, HDPE, and rigid steel.
Perform trench layout and conduit routing according to plans and utility specifications.
Set and install pull boxes, vaults, handholes, and transformer pads.
Install primary and secondary distribution systems.
Assist with cable pulling and service lateral installation.
Interpret civil drawings, electrical plans, and utility standards, including greenbook and utility specifications when applicable.
Coordinate with site superintendents, inspectors, and utility representatives.
Maintain proper trench depth, spacing, and compaction requirements.
Support energization preparation and inspection readiness.
Follow OSHA and jobsite safety standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience setting transformer pads and vaults.
Knowledge of PG&E, municipal utility, or utility provider standards.

Underground Utility Electrician

Essel · Morgan Hill, United States · — · Posted 2026-03-20

Salary: USD 35–50

Workplace: on_site

Description

We are seeking an experienced Underground Utility Electrician to support new construction infrastructure work for residential and multifamily developments. This role focuses on installation of underground electrical distribution systems, including conduit, vaults, pull boxes, and service connections in coordination with utility providers such as PG&E. Candidates should have strong experience working from site plans and utility drawings in early-phase construction environments.

Responsibilities

Install underground electrical conduit systems (PVC, HDPE, rigid steel)
Perform trench layout and conduit routing per plans and utility specs
Set and install pull boxes, vaults, handholes, and transformer pads
Install primary and secondary distribution systems
Assist with cable pulling and service lateral installation
Interpret civil drawings, electrical plans, and utility standards (“greenbook” / utility specs when applicable)
Coordinate with site superintendents, inspectors, and utility representatives
Maintain proper trench depth, spacing, and compaction requirements
Support energization prep and inspection readiness
Follow OSHA and jobsite safety standards at all times

Requirements

3+ years of underground utility electrical experience
Experience on multifamily, subdivision, or residential development projects
Ability to read electrical plans and utility service drawings
Familiarity with conduit bending, trenching environments, and service layouts
Experience setting transformer pads and vaults preferred
Knowledge of PG&E, municipal utility, or utility provider standards strongly preferred
Experience working on PG&E jurisdiction projects
Experience installing primary distribution systems
Utility trench layout experience from civil plans
Excavation coordination with operators and grading crews
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work outdoors in active construction environments

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