Electrical work in the USA

I am a Electrician / electrical contractor from New Zealand and my wife a I are looking to work in the USA . I am trying to find out if its possible for a New Zealand electrician to work in the USA and if so how I could get in touch with likely employers. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hello Doug, Do you have Industrial or Commercial experience or mostly Residential? There is plenty of work in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Where do you want to live? Most of the jobs can be found by doing what your doing now,(Internet)

Jon in Denver, Colorado said: Hello Doug, Do you have Industrial or Commercial experience or mostly Residential? There is plenty of work in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Where do you want to live? Most of the jobs can be found by doing what your doing now,(Internet)

Thanks for the reply, experience is mostly general electrical. That is in the past I have worked for companies that did a bit of everything and have carried on this way with my own company. single phase/multi phase upto 415 volts
with some industrial electronics.We have looked at moving to North East Usa around Missiouri state

Doug Pettifer in Hamilton, New Zealand said: Thanks for the reply, experience is mostly general electrical. That is in the past I have worked for companies that did a bit of everything and have carried on this way with my own company. single phase/multi phase upto 415 volts
with some industrial electronics.We have looked at moving to North East Usa around Missiouri state

Crested Butte, Colorado will trade places! Plenty of work here! Small quaint mtn town!

Dan Stoffel in Denver, Colorado said: Crested Butte, Colorado will trade places! Plenty of work here! Small quaint mtn town!

Dan: Sounds great! How much do they pay and what kinds of benefits?

I guess the going wage here is lower than Denver. The benifits are OK but still better than anyone else here! Not sure if were looking for people right now but we usually are!

Im looking to relocate to the US Michigan area what is the work prospects and opportunities

Peter McGlone in Glasgow, United Kingdom said: Im looking to relocate to the US Michigan area what is the work prospects and opportunities

I live in New Jersey. But if you just type in Electricians and Michigan on the Indeed.com web site it will give you some hits.

Peter McGlone in Glasgow, United Kingdom said: Im looking to relocate to the US Michigan area what is the work prospects and opportunities

I'm an registered electrician in England does anybody know if i can use my qualifications in the USA i'm looking to go to the PA, MD area?

Cheers Colin

Each state has their own tests. You should go to that state's Electrical Board web site, search goggle for "State Electrical Boards". Print off the documentation you need to document your experience. We do have different voltage systems here but don't think that would be to difficult to pick up. We use the NEC (National Electric Code) standards here in the states you should be able to buy that book on-line. I heard it was going to be accepted as the "International Electric Code" but not sure it ever did.

www.code-electrical.com/buildingdepartments.html

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/elec.html

go to internet to

IBEW 26

interantional brotherhood electrical workers the number is the estate
go there and you find all the information

eriklazo@yahoo.com

Dan could you let me have your Email address . I would like to talk with you direct regarding work and travel.
Regards Doug in NZ

dannycrocket@gmail.com

Hello Everyone,

Im new on this thing. I have been doing electrical work for about 18+ years now. Mostly commercial. But I have worked in all phases. The most recent has been service, both commercial and residential. I would love to join a union, I really dont know much about them since I am from Florida originally and just recently moved to tn. My wife and I are still not sure if we want to make this our home and i would really love to get in with a company where I can actually grow and progress more in my career. I have little experience in
PLCs and Industrial work, I just want to expand my knowledge and learn more. I did hold a J-card in Florida but did not renew it this year since I have moved.
If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know.

hammerhead352 in Sevierville, Tennessee said: Hello Everyone,

Im new on this thing. I have been doing electrical work for about 18+ years now. Mostly commercial. But I have worked in all phases. The most recent has been service, both commercial and residential. I would love to join a union, I really dont know much about them since I am from Florida originally and just recently moved to tn. My wife and I are still not sure if we want to make this our home and i would really love to get in with a company where I can actually grow and progress more in my career. I have little experience in
PLCs and Industrial work, I just want to expand my knowledge and learn more. I did hold a J-card in Florida but did not renew it this year since I have moved.
If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know.

i used to live in tn. and moved back to fla but if you are looking for work try david at electric medic in oakridge tn dont remember the phone num. its service work but man the pay is good. or try atlas elec. on martin luther king in knoxville,stay away from cocren and mitchell

i am looking to move to colorado how are the jobs there are there alot or is it just a waste of time to look right now i have been doing new const. commercial work for 10 yrs also did some res.work and i ran a crew of 14 guys i do not have my j-man any info would help i am also female and have had alot of companies in states like md that would not even talk to me

Hi Iceyblue!

I've seen jobs in Colorado Springs lately posted @indeed.com. Looked promising! I'm kinda caught here in Crested Butte, a small ski resort town and recovery from shoulder surgery. would suggest getting Licensed where you are or try to get a License by Endorsement in Colorado. Colorado does not have reciprocity with Florida. You will have a much harder time finding a job w/o a license! Colorado's State Electrical Board link is:

www.dora.state.co.us/electrical/ check it out!!! There is also a network of employers called the IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) which is another resource for finding a job and getting the education to get licensed.

Dan

Doug Pettifer in Hamilton, New Zealand said: I am a Electrician / electrical contractor from New Zealand and my wife a I are looking to work in the USA . I am trying to find out if its possible for a New Zealand electrician to work in the USA and if so how I could get in touch with likely employers. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Find the web-site for the IEC (Indepentdant Electrical Contractors), www.ieci.org/

hi iceyblue64
dont be disheartened there arre lots of people who like female electicians,I worked with V.S.E.L. in ENgland and had at least 15 fenale elects. working along side me most of whom were bloody good and they were building nuclear powered and armed Trident submarines for the royal navy so chin up.

Hi,

am a qualified Electrician in Mauritius working in a Government Hospital for 10 years.I've applied for a New Zealand work permit and have received a provisional licence.It states that I've got to work under supervision so as to complete my assessment and to show proof of how i work?Anyone have an idea of how do I apply for a job for which someone would be willing to supervise?

You coulld try contacting ECANZ here in New Zealand ( Electrical contractors association of New Zealand )www.ecanz.org.nz/.
Ask if they can include your request in there monthly news letter to there members or there online news letter. This would go to just about every electrical company in NZ.
The other way is to write to electrical companys here in NZ. You can get contact details for every registered electrician in NZ from ECANZ as well (www.ecanz.org.nz/ContractorDirectory/Default.aspx ).
If you look at www.seek.co.nz you can also find companys here in NZ that are looking for sparkies at the moment.
Like Australia we are short of Linesmen / electricians at the moment there are some openings there at this time " see seek.co.nz ".
Hope this is some help to you.

in pa .....usa you do not have to be licensed to do electrical work....all you have to do is get the job , most of time have insurance, and get it inspected....there are codes to follow but if you know what your doing youll be fine....look me up electrican in pa<<<<

I am coming over to USA in early July will be in PA from July 1 - 26 th drop us a email ( sparky49@live.com )would love to catch up if you are in the Warren county area or close.

iceyblue64 in Saint Augustine, Florida said: i am looking to move to colorado how are the jobs there are there alot or is it just a waste of time to look right now i have been doing new const. commercial work for 10 yrs also did some res.work and i ran a crew of 14 guys i do not have my j-man any info would help i am also female and have had alot of companies in states like md that would not even talk to me

2 of us moved here to Silt Co. about a week ago and have not found work yet. Everyone is saying it is susposed to start getting better this month(march) but so far no real offers yet. One of us is a Journeyman with 10 yrs exp. the other a 3rd year app. We are both females and that seems to be part of the problem. All the guys we have worked with now have jobs but neither one of us do. Go Figure!!!! I'll post if we get any real leads or offers. But if I were you I wouldn't pack up and come out here just yet.

I am considering having some minor electrical work done at my residence. Can a liscensed general contractor do minor electrical work under the amount of $500 without a seperate electricians liscense.

Doug Pettifer in Hamilton, New Zealand said: I am a Electrician / electrical contractor from New Zealand and my wife a I are looking to work in the USA . I am trying to find out if its possible for a New Zealand electrician to work in the USA and if so how I could get in touch with likely employers. Any help would be greatly appreciated

I know this is very random. have you any contact persons or numbers for electrical work in New Zealand?
Best regards Wilna Smith

Wilna , We ahve half the population of Joburgh here all ready in Auckland. There are several Ex Patt groups here in NZ, sorry I dont have any contacts for them but you could try google search.
Also 5 posts back on this forum page ( just above your post ) you will find my post on contacting Electricial work in NZ.
But we are the same as the rest of the world and a lot of people are out of work here and very few people are employing here at this time

Hello, I am fully qalificed and experienced Domestic, Commercial and Industrial electrician, I also have good experience with Street Lighting as well, is it in the USA any job for Electricians? Karel

I WISH TO WORK IN THE USA,AS AN ELECTRICIAN.I AM 22 YEARS OLD AND A SINGLE GHANAIAN MAN.

I am a high technician in electricicy and looking to work in the USA . I have an experience in industrial electricity and mine electricity. I am 26year old

Hello, I'm a 26 year old electrician from Australia, are my qualifications accepted in U.S.A? What are my chances of getting work in Los angeles area?
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