RISE is seeking an Electrical Apprentice in Rhode Island to perform electrical work in commercial/industrial, government, and residential environments. The Electrical Apprentice will work under the supervision of a Journeymen Electrician performing the installation and retrofitting of premium efficiency lighting in a wide variety of commercial and industrial facilities.

This position will work from a variety of ladders and aerial lifts to perform the installations and will be required to drive from location to location throughout the course of the workday and work week. This position requires strict adherence to company safety guidelines and practices, as well as maintaining a clean work site that minimally interferes with customers' business operations.
The position is based out of the Cranston, RI offices.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems, circuits, and equipment.
* Provide accurate written documentation and progress reports.

Education & Experience
* 1+ years' experience as an Apprentice Electrician
* experience in the installation of premium efficiency lighting upgrades
* Familiarity with energy management systems, controls, variable frequency drives or high efficiency motors

Physical Demands
* This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
* The employee must frequently lift and move items 20 pounds and under
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Ability to ascend or descend on extension ladders up to heights of twenty-four feet using feet and/or hands and arms.
* Employee will frequently be required to work with their arms overhead.
* Ability to work in varying conditions with exposure to any or all of the following: Heat, Cold, Heights, Dust, Dirt, Indoor, Outdoors, and Confined Areas.

Competitive wages
* Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
* Paid holidays & Paid Time off (PTO)
* Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
* Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
* Tuition reimbursement and more!

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.