Why I Enjoy Being an Electrician at Barts Electric (Video)

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At Barts Electric, a national electrical construction contractor, every day brings a new challenge and a fresh opportunity to grow. Whether you’re an experienced electrician or someone considering a career in the trades, the electrical industry offers a dynamic, hands-on path—and Barts Electric is committed to helping people succeed in it.

This article accompanies our latest video, where members of the Barts Electric team share real, authentic experiences from the field. Their stories highlight what it’s like to work here, what drives our crews, and why so many individuals build long-term careers with us.


A Career Built on Problem-Solving and Progress

One consistent theme in the video is the satisfaction that comes from solving problems. As one team member shares, “I like solving problems, finding ways to win. It’s a different challenge every day.”

Electrical construction isn’t repetitive work—it’s a career where you constantly adapt, think creatively, and hone your skills. At Barts Electric, electricians at every level are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop solutions, and advance their craft.


Growth Opportunities From Apprentice to Leadership

Another highlight is the clear path for advancement. One electrician describes the leap from foreman to superintendent: “It was a big jump in my career from just being a foreman to kind of the super over.”

Barts Electric invests heavily in training and mentorship. Our apprentices learn directly from seasoned professionals, and our journeymen have opportunities to step into leadership roles as they develop.

Watching team members progress is a source of pride across the company. As one leader notes, seeing the crew become faster and more skilled “room by room… you can just watch everybody keep growing through that whole job.”


Challenging, Rewarding, and Never the Same Day Twice

The electricians at Barts Electric love what they do because the work is meaningful—and often exciting. “The work’s good, the work’s fun. It can be challenging and it changes all the time,” one team member shares.

From large-scale commercial projects to specialized installations, the variety keeps the job engaging. Those who thrive here enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and seeing the lasting impact of their efforts.


A Team Built on Camaraderie and Support

While the projects are impressive, it’s the people that truly define Barts Electric. Over and over, our teams highlight the strong camaraderie on every job site.

“It’s the people—seeing guys underneath me grow and learn… how can I build them up to be better than me?”

This mentorship mindset is part of the culture. Experienced electricians take pride in building up the next generation, ensuring apprentices and helpers gain confidence, skill, and the ability to one day lead themselves.


Join the Barts Electric Team

Whether you’re already a skilled journeyman or you’re thinking about becoming an electrician, Barts Electric is always hiring. We offer:

  • Electrical apprenticeship opportunities

  • Journeyman and leadership roles

  • Hands-on training and career development

  • A supportive team environment

  • Competitive pay and benefits

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, solve meaningful problems, and be part of a strong and supportive crew, Barts Electric could be the perfect place to start.

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Complete Video Transcript

I like solving problems, finding ways to win. It’s a different challenge every day.

Big jump in my career from just being a foreman to kind of the super over. We get faster and faster, and each person by each room, it was more and more and more and more. You can just watch everybody keep growing through that whole job.

The work’s good, the work’s fun. It can be challenging, and it changes all the time.

Just the camaraderie of all the guys here, you know, it’s the people is what it is. Seeing guys underneath me grow and learn and figure out how can I build them up to, you know, be better than me.

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Complete Video Transcript

I like solving problems, finding ways to win. It’s a different challenge every day.

Big jump in my career from just being a foreman to kind of the super over. We get faster and faster, and each person by each room, it was more and more and more and more. You can just watch everybody keep growing through that whole job.

The work’s good, the work’s fun. It can be challenging, and it changes all the time.

Just the camaraderie of all the guys here, you know, it’s the people is what it is. Seeing guys underneath me grow and learn and figure out how can I build them up to, you know, be better than me.