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Hatzel & Buehler

Builds and maintains electrical systems for buildings

Electrician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Fairless Hills, PA, USA
In PersonFully in person, on site.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Journeyman Electrician experience is preferred.
  • Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial settings, or large commercial electrical construction is preferred.
  • Ability to bend and install conduit and perform complex electrical installations.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and electrical safety practices.
  • Experience with switchgear, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and backup power systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts when required.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
  • Experience working around energized equipment and shutdown procedures is preferred.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in active construction and industrial environments.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in mission-critical and data center facilities.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and construction drawings.
  • Install conduit, cable tray, wire, panels, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, power distribution units (PDUs), generators, and related equipment.
  • Perform terminations for low- and medium-voltage systems.
  • Support startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Work with project managers, foremen, engineers, and other trades to meet project schedules.
  • Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas in highly secure environments.
  • Complete daily reports, safety documentation, and timekeeping accurately.
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman Electrician experience.
  • Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial settings, or large commercial electrical construction.
  • Experience with switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and backup power systems.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
  • CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Experience working around energized equipment and shutdown procedures.

About the company

Hatzel & Buehler designs, installs and maintains electrical systems for commercial buildings, hospitals, industrial facilities and institutional campuses. Its work ranges from individual service calls to construction projects with multiple phases, combining electrical engineering with installation and ongoing maintenance. Customers hire the contractor to build or upgrade the infrastructure that powers their properties, then service those systems after construction. Its projects include backup power for university research buildings, with generator sizing and connections to building controls handled within the same contract. The business began in 1884 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wilmington, DE

Founded

1884

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What believers are saying

  • Workers have explicit stop-work authority: everyone on Hatzel & Buehler sites is authorized to call a safety timeout.
  • Student pay is explicit: summer 2027 Project Management Interns pursuing relevant bachelor's degrees earn $15-$25 hourly.
  • Education support accompanies senior procurement work: Wilmington's full-time Purchasing Director receives tuition reimbursement and a matching retirement plan.

What critics are saying

  • Entry is selective: Hatzel & Buehler's Reading-area electricians need five years' experience and apprenticeship certification.
  • Lancaster safety work extends beyond office hours: the role requires travel and occasional evening or weekend work.
  • Wilmington's Purchasing Director has no remote option: the position is fully on-site, Monday through Friday.

What makes Hatzel & Buehler unique

  • Prefabrication stays in-house: Hatzel & Buehler uses dedicated union electricians rather than subcontractors to build and install assemblies.
  • Coordinated delivery spans disciplines: Hatzel & Buehler partners with Bluestone Communications and Blue Sky Controls on electrical projects.
  • Trade relationships have deep roots: Hatzel & Buehler is the National Electrical Contractors Association's longest continuous member.

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