ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Buist is a large electrical construction, technology solutions, and engineering support company based out of the greater Grand Rapids area, serving the State of Michigan with locations in Byron Center and Kalamazoo. We have a team of over 500 people and have annual revenues of approximately $150M. We are known in the industry as having a great work culture where employees come first.

JOIN AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

On December 29, 2005, Buist became an employee owned company. Each employee shares in the rewards of being part of a successful organization.

RAISING THE STANDARD OF BENEFITS

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COMPANY PAID EDUCATION
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ON THE JOB TRAINING
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PROFIT SHARING
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TOOL ALLOWANCE
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PERSONAL INVESTMENT REIMBURSEMENT
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ON-SITE HEALTHCARE
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401K MATCH
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FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT
  • Competitive Wages
  • Profit sharing for all employees
  • Employee ownership (company is 100% employee owned)
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Free on-site medical care through HealthBar for employees and families
  • Fully paid low deductible medical/prescription insurance plan
  • Fully paid dental insurance plan
  • Fully paid life insurance plan
  • Fully paid LTD/STD insurance plan
  • Fitness & equipment reimbursement plan
  • Flexible medical spending account
  • Vacation pay
  • Personal days
  • Holiday pay
  • Education allowance
  • Tool/uniform allowance
  • Travel pay
  • Out of town/night/weekend/holiday wage premiums
  • Company vehicle for eligible employees
  • Paid apprenticeship schooling
  • Paid safety training
  • Paid code update courses and continuing education
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

An apprenticeship at Buist is the formal process an unskilled person participates in to learn the skills needed to be an electrician. These skills are gained through a combination of classroom training and on-the-job instruction from journeymen electricians.

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JOB SHADOW

Explore the dynamic field of electrical trades with our half-day job shadow event. Through this event you will learn about what a career in the electrical trade looks like, get a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities, and visit a local jobsite.

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WORK AT BUIST

Open Positions
Byron Center / Kalamazoo

The Audio Visual Installer is responsible for the installation, configuration, and testing of audio visual (AV) equipment and systems.

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Byron Center / Kalamazoo

The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and maintain control systems, contributing to the technological advancement of the production process.

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Byron Center

The Building Automation Engineer will be responsible for the complex programming and functional performance of a complete building control system.

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Byron Center

The Communications Technician supports the installation and maintenance of cabling and fiber optic systems on worksites.

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Byron Center

This position is focused on power system studies and will involve working alongside our electrical engineers and testing engineers to develop designs, drawings, analysis, and reports for a variety of electrical systems. The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with 2–5 years of experience who has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

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Byron Center / Kalamazoo

At Buist, a trusted name in electrical contracting since 1964, we occasionally have needs throughout the year to bring skilled journeymen electricians onto our team. If you're looking to further your career, this is a chance to join a company committed to Raising the Standard in quality and service.

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Byron Center

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Testing Project Manager to lead and coordinate electrical power system testing, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic projects for utility, industrial, commercial, and institutional customers.

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