Careers at DEL

Power to Our People

At DEL Electric, we’re only as good as the strength of our people. So we give our employees more power on the job than just about anyone else in our industry. You’ll have the power to earn more. The power to advance your career. And the power to realize your fullest potential.

Join Us & Discover the Power of Being Part of the DEL Team:

Employment

The Benefits of Working at DEL

When our employees give us 100% every workday, we do the same for them. Here are just some of the ways we take care of our people:

  • Extremely competitive pay—extensive opportunities to make more than the industry average.
  • Exceptional benefits including family-friendly health and dental plans, matching 401k, paid time off, and no-cost life & disability insurance.
  • Opportunities for impressive career growth—we invest heavily in employee advancement and promote from within whenever possible. Even our department heads started in the field with us!
  • The excitement of doing cutting-edge work with the latest tools on some of the region’s most high-profile projects.

Apprenticeships

Earn While You Learn

If you’re graduating from high school and want to move into a skilled career with rapid growth potential, apply now to become an apprentice with DEL Electric. You’ll have immediate advantages over your peers:

  • A 4-year apprenticeship education paid in full by DEL
  • On-the-job training with top foremen—learn from the best of the best AND get paid a weekly salary while you do it.
  • Simultaneous classroom instruction within a State-approved program—earn 24 college credits upon graduation.
  • Faster earning potential—the average apprentice doubles his/her salary over 4 years.
  • An in-demand skill set—each year in Maryland, there are over 2,450 construction industry job openings.
  • The opportunity to earn best-in-class benefits and career advancement as a DEL full-time employee. 

Employee Success Stories

At DEL, our “promote-from-within” culture recognizes and rewards hard work and talent. We want you to succeed.

Patrick

Patrick began his career with DEL as an apprentice. After his apprenticeship, he continued to work for DEL, but never faltered in his commitment to learning. Through ongoing job training and continuing education, as well as talent and effort, Patrick was promoted to Foreman and then to his current role as an Estimator.

Tim

Tim joined DEL with 15 years of field experience, including 5 years as a Foreman. After managing field projects, he transitioned to estimating. When we needed someone in Project Management, we knew Tim was the right fit. Now, as Director of the Small Projects Division, he oversees multiple construction and service projects, working closely with contractors, engineers, building owners, and our field team.

Jason

Jason joined DEL as an experienced journeyman. After two years of successfully managing field projects, he was promoted to Service Manager. He has been a valuable addition to our team!”