Estimator
Electrical estimating, scope review, preconstruction, and project planning.
Openings Available
Build Your Electrical Career with East-West.
Join a Clearwater electrical contractor working across commercial, industrial, marine, service, construction, engineering, and maintenance projects throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.
Four roles currently openEstimator, Lead Service Technician, Apprentice-Level Technician, and Traveling Construction Foreman.
Openings AvailableCurrent positions across field and preconstruction work
Training ProvidedOSHA-focused development · NFPA 70E low-voltage training coming soon
Employee Health BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision options
Tools & Gear ProvidedDeWalt tools, technology, uniforms, and PPE
Current openings
Find the Role That Fits Where You Are Now.
Each opening has its own application and a practical look at where the position can lead. If your exact role is not listed, you can still send your resume for future opportunities.
Lead Service Technician
Experienced service work, troubleshooting, customer communication, and field leadership.
Apprentice-Level
Technician
Hands-on field experience, safety training, and a clear place to keep building your skills.
Traveling Construction Foreman
Construction leadership for experienced electricians comfortable leading crews and traveling.
How you can grow here
Two Career Ladders. Clear Next Steps.
Separate construction and service paths show how field experience, licensing, credentials, technical depth, and leadership responsibility can build over time.
Construction
Construction Career Ladder
The four-year ABC/IEC apprenticeship builds toward a licensed Journeyman role, then opens into either a craft track or a field-leadership track.
ABC/IEC Apprenticeship Program · 4 Years · Shared Track
E
Helper
Material handling and staging, basic tool use, PPE compliance, following direction, and site-safety awareness.
1
1st Year Apprentice
Conduit bending assist, wire pulling, device-install assist, LOTO awareness, Year 1 ABC/IEC coursework, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
2
2nd Year Apprentice
Independent conduit bending and installation, device work, basic panel assist, introduction to drawings and schedules, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
3
3rd Year Apprentice
Independent conduit systems, panel assists, developing NEC application, one-lines and schedules, self-directed daily work, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
4
4th Year Apprentice / Pre-JW
Near-journeyman output, complex scope with light supervision, gear termination assist, junior-apprentice leadership, JW exam prep, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
Licensed Journeyman · Shared Track · Path Fork
5
Journeyman I
Fully independent on standard commercial NEC scope, owns daily output without direction, develops apprentices, then chooses a craft or leadership direction.
Path fork after Journeyman IDeepen your craft or move into crew leadership.
Craft Track
6C
Journeyman II
Broad commercial NEC mastery, complex scope without direction, recognized code resource, and active apprentice mentor.
7C
Journeyman III — Senior JW
Highest craft authority, specialty systems and gear/switchgear terminations, PE/PM technical resource, and workforce development.
Leadership Track
6L
Foreman I
Smaller or straightforward projects, regular General Foreman check-ins, solid NEC capability on standard scope, and developing crew-management and paperwork skills alongside field work. OSHA 30, Arc Flash, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
7L
Foreman II
Mid-size projects, autonomous site management, full commercial NEC scope including feeders and service, and GC relationship responsibility. OSHA 30, Arc Flash, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
8L
Foreman III — Senior Foreman
Largest and most complex active projects, full NEC authority including specialty systems, pre-construction input, near-autonomous leadership, and onsite project closeout. OSHA 30, Arc Flash, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
GF
General Foreman
All sites and crews, manpower deployment across 7–15 active jobs, Foreman development, PM partnership, and pre-construction planning. OSHA 30, Arc Flash, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
Service
Service Career Ladder
The service path starts pre-license, then adds journeyman independence, advanced credentials, lead designations, senior technical authority, and department management.
Pre-License · ABC/IEC Apprenticeship
NT-E
Helper / Non-JW Tech
Material handling and staging, basic tool use, PPE compliance, site-safety fundamentals, and support for licensed techs on service calls. Working on OSHA 10.
NT-1
Non-JW Tech — 1st Year
Conduit assist, wire pull, device install, LOTO awareness, and developing service-call awareness alongside a licensed tech. OSHA 10.
NT-2
Non-JW Tech — 2nd Year
Independent conduit and device work, panel assist, basic drawing reading, and shadowing licensed techs on service calls. OSHA 10.
NT-3
Non-JW Tech — 3rd Year
Independent conduit systems, developing NEC knowledge, one-lines and schedules, and active assistance on maintenance and service scope. OSHA 10.
NT-4
Non-JW Tech — 4th Year / Pre-JW
Near-JW output, complex scope with light supervision, gear assist, JW exam prep, and meaningful contribution on maintenance and equipment-service calls. OSHA 10.
Licensed Technician · Credential Advancement · NICET or Manufacturer Certifications
JW
Journeyman Service Tech
Independent commercial electrical scope and service calls, customer interface, accurate reports, NICET II/manufacturer certifications/IR in active progress, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E Qualified, and First Aid/CPR/AED.
JW-L
Journeyman Service Tech — Lead
All Journeyman Service Tech skills, runs a van with one other tech, directs partner tasks, quality-checks work, and escalates to the Assistant Service Manager.
T-I
Service Tech I
Independent scheduled maintenance or equipment service, fault diagnosis on motors, drives, panels, or distribution gear, IR thermography or equipment startup, company-standard service documentation, and continued credential development.
T-IL
Service Tech I — Lead
All Tech I skills plus leadership of 1–2 techs, assigned-scope coordination, work-quality oversight, and escalation to ASM.
T-II
Service Tech II
Complex maintenance outages or equipment service, NETA-standard testing or multi-system equipment diagnosis, predictive maintenance, customer-ready reports, and small adds quoted on site under ASM direction.
T-IIL
Service Tech II — Lead
All Tech II skills plus leadership of 2–3 techs on larger maintenance or equipment projects, field-quality review, and ASM coordination.
ST
Senior Tech
Highest technical authority in the department, the most complex fault and maintenance scope, engineering-quality documentation, PE/ASM technical support, active mentoring of JW and Tech I/II technicians, and continued credential depth.
ST-L
Senior Tech — Lead
All Senior Tech skills plus multi-van outage or complex-project leadership, ASM field deputy responsibility, tech development, and team escalation support.
Leadership Track · Service Department Management
ASM
Assistant Service Manager
Manages multi-van projects, quotes and sells to $15K, handles field training and development of technicians, technical escalation, service-report QC, and scheduling coordination with the Service Manager.
SM
Service Manager
Owns department P&L, quotes above $15K, manages maintenance contracts, hires and develops service personnel, owns key customer relationships at the director/owner level, and drives strategic department growth.
What East-West Provides
Support Built Around the Work.
East-West provides practical training, benefits, tools, technology, and protective gear so employees can focus on doing the job well and continuing to grow.
Coming Soon
NFPA 70E Low-Voltage Qualified Person Training
East-West is preparing NFPA 70E Low-Voltage Qualified Person Electrical Safety Training. OSHA-focused and role-specific safety development remains part of the career program.
Health Benefit Options
Health, dental, and vision options are available, with East-West paying a portion of the employee premium.
Tools, Tech, and PPE
DeWalt power tools, iPhone, iPad, uniforms, hard hats, eye protection, ear protection, and gloves are provided. Lead technicians receive a company truck.
Work across the electrical field
Commercial, Industrial, Service, Construction, and More.
East-West works across several electrical disciplines. That gives employees exposure to different project types and creates more ways to grow without leaving the company every time you want a new challenge.
Explore East-West
See the services, project types, and company mission behind the work our teams do.
Future opportunity
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Before you apply
East-West Career FAQ
Quick answers about current openings, benefits, training, and applying for future opportunities.
What positions is East-West actively hiring for?
East-West is currently recruiting an Estimator, Lead Service Technician, Apprentice-Level Technician, and Traveling Construction Foreman.
Can I apply if my exact role is not listed?
Yes. Use the general application and choose “Future Opportunity” so East-West can keep your information in mind as openings change.
Does East-West provide safety training?
East-West provides OSHA-focused and role-specific safety development. NFPA 70E Low-Voltage Qualified Person Electrical Safety Training is planned and currently listed as Coming Soon.
What health benefits are available?
Health, dental, and vision options are available, with East-West paying a portion of the employee premium.
What tools and gear are provided?
East-West provides DeWalt power tools, shirts, hats, a company iPhone and iPad, hard hats, eye protection, ear protection, and gloves. Lead technicians receive a company truck.
Where is East-West Electric based?
East-West Electric is based in Clearwater, Florida, and works on projects throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, depending on project scope.
Future opportunity
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Apply for Estimator
For electrical estimators ready to support scope, pricing, and project planning.
Where this position can lead
Estimator and Preconstruction
The Estimator role supports electrical scope review, pricing, preconstruction, and project planning before crews mobilize.
RoleEstimator
FocusScope, Pricing, and Project Planning
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Apply for Lead Service Technician
For experienced service electricians ready to troubleshoot, communicate clearly, and lead in the field.
Where this position can lead
Service Leadership Path
Lead designations appear throughout the service ladder as technicians gain licensing, credentials, technical depth, and responsibility for other field technicians.
FoundationJourneyman Service Tech
LeadJourneyman Service Tech — Lead / Service Tech I — Lead
AdvanceService Tech II — Lead / Senior Tech — Lead
LeadershipAssistant Service Manager / Service Manager
The service ladder ties advancement to credentials such as NICET or manufacturer certifications, stronger maintenance and diagnostic capability, field-quality oversight, and eventually department leadership.
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Apply for Apprentice-Level Technician
For early-career electrical technicians ready to build hands-on experience and skills.
Where this position can lead
Construction and Service Paths From an Apprentice Start
Early-career employees progress through ABC/IEC apprenticeship and OJT milestones before licensing and advanced field responsibility.
StartHelper / Non-JW Tech
Build1st–4th Year Apprentice / Non-JW Tech
LicenseJourneyman I / Journeyman Service Tech
AdvanceCraft, Service Credentials, or Leadership
Construction progresses through Helper and four apprentice years to Journeyman I, then forks into Journeyman II/III craft depth or Foreman I–III and General Foreman leadership. Service progresses through NT-E to NT-4, then Journeyman Service Tech, credentialed Tech I/II, Senior Tech, and management opportunities.
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Apply for Traveling Construction Foreman
For experienced electricians ready to lead crews and travel for projects.
Where this position can lead
Construction Leadership Path
After Journeyman I, the construction leadership track progresses through Foreman I, Foreman II, Senior Foreman, and General Foreman.
EntryForeman I
IndependentForeman II
SeniorForeman III — Senior Foreman
PortfolioGeneral Foreman
Foreman I handles smaller or straightforward work with General Foreman check-ins. Foreman II manages mid-size projects independently. Foreman III leads the largest and most complex active projects. General Foreman oversees crews, manpower deployment, Foreman development, and pre-construction planning across the portfolio.
Training at East-West
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Health Benefits
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Tools, Tech, and PPE
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