Electrical work and crews

Electrical subs wire new construction and renovations, run service upgrades, install generators and EV chargers, and handle the site electrical on bigger jobs. The work has to pass inspection, so licensing and permits drive who can take it.

Also searched as: electrician, journeyman electrician, master electrician, electrical subcontractor, service electrician, apprentice electrician.

Who hires for this

GCs and builders post most electrical subcontracts. Other trades post too: HVAC contractors need circuits for equipment, pool and solar installers need tie-ins, and property managers post service work.

What they ask for

• State electrical license, with the right level for the work
• Ability to pull permits in the town where the job is
• Certificate of insurance, often with workers comp proof
• Crew size that matches the schedule
• Experience with the building type, residential or commercial
• References from other GCs

How to land more of it

• List the towns and states you are licensed and registered in. GCs filter on that first.
• Say what you specialize in. Service changes, generators, EV chargers and commercial fit-outs are different customers.
• Show up for rough and final inspections on schedule. GCs rank electrical subs on not holding up the job.
• Small tie-in jobs for other trades are an easy way to build relationships.

Do I need my own license to sub electrical work?

Licensing for electricians is set by the state, and some towns add their own registration. In many places the permit has to be pulled by a licensed electrical contractor, so a journeyman usually works under someone who holds the contractor license. Check your state's rules.

Who pulls the electrical permit on a GC's job?

Usually the electrical contractor pulls the electrical permit under their own license, even when the GC holds the building permit. Sort this out in the contract so inspections get scheduled by the right person.

What insurance do GCs want from electrical subs?

General liability, workers comp for your employees, and usually auto coverage. Most GCs want to be named as additional insured on your certificate. Have a current certificate ready to send.

How do I find electrical sub work near me?

Post a free profile on the TrackOver board with your license, the towns you cover and the kind of work you like. GCs and other trades posting electrical scopes can reach you directly.