Careers

We are looking for ambitious, quality individuals to join our team in multiple offices.

At Van Ert Electric, we believe our success comes from our excellent work ethic and our outstanding staff. Our customer-driven environment is fast paced with a focus on high performance. Most of our staff has been with us for 10 years or more. Many of our retirees had worked for Van Ert for over 25 years. Our employee loyalty is a reflection of our commitment to them to provide a work environment where they can grow and succeed.

Van Ert Electric has been making a difference through performance for the past 50 years. We have been recognized by ECM and ENR multiple times with their Top 50 Electrical Contractors and Top 600 Specialty Contractors awards. Our safety record is well below the industry average.

Van Ert Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, veteran status, disability, or age in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our Benefits include:

  • Exceptional 401k and Profit sharing Retirement Plan
  • Family Medical Insurance Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Paid Holiday and Vacation Days
  • Short and Long term disability

Electrical Project Managers/Estimators

Van Ert is looking for experienced Electrical Project Managers familiar with both Industrial and Commercial Project Management and Estimating.

Responsibilities:

  • Bidding, purchasing, managing projects from bid stage through close out
  • Insure safety procedures and policies are followed and practiced by team members
  • Insure high standard of quality for each and every project
  • Provide high quality service to clients
  • Manage billings

Requirements:

  • Master License or B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
  • Able to generate new business
  • Promote strong safety culture
  • Strong estimating, management and scheduling skills
  • Honesty, professionalism and integrity

Email resume to: vanert@vanert.com
or
Van Ert Electric Co., Inc
Attn: Donna Lemmer
7019 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401

Entry Level Electricians

Van Ert is looking for ambitious, hardworking, willing-to-learn individuals for entry level positions.

Responsibilities
Assist electricians in material handling and installation of electric conduiit, cable, panels, switchgear, lighting, outlets, fire alarm and other low voltage systems. Learn the electrical trade with an opportunity to further your career as an Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman and beyond.

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Punctual
  • Good work ethic
  • Follow instructions
  • Mechanically inclined

Email resume to: vanert@vanert.com
or
Van Ert Electric Co., Inc
Attn: Donna Lemmer
7019 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401

Control Engineer

Van Ert Electric is seeking candidates for Control and Electrical Engineering positions opening up in our Wausau and Kaukauna, Wisconsin locations. We serve the Agricultural, Food, Manufacturing, Chemical and Pulp & Paper Industries, as well as the Power Generation, and Water & Wastewater Industries. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements.

Requirements:

  • BSEE Degree with 3-years’ experience in Electrical and/or Control implementation.
  • PLC Programming and HMI Development primarily with Rockwell Automation products.
  • Working knowledge of the PowerFlex family of AC Drives desirable.
  • Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Revit by Autodesk is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Instrumentation for measuring process variables is desirable.
  • Some travel required.

Email resume to: vanert@vanert.com
or
Van Ert Electric Co., Inc
Attn: Donna Lemmer
7019 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401

Onsite Safety Professional
Green Bay area

Full time onsite safety professionals shall have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Minimum of OSHA 30-hour construction safety awareness course.
  • Current FA/CPR/AED training a must.
  • Onsite full time and have no other responsibilities other than environmental, health and safety.
  • Must be able to meet the criteria to become an Authorized Driver for the Company.
  • Working knowledge of EHS regulations and hazard control methods.

The following items are a Plus:

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct EHS training.
  • OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer “OSHA 500”.
  • A Board of Certified Safety Professionals “BCSP” certification.
  • Three years construction safety experience.

Email resume to: vanert@vanert.com
or
Van Ert Electric Co., Inc
Attn: Donna Lemmer
7019 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401