Apprentice Electrician

SWEAT ELECTRIC, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweat Electric, LLC is hiring an Apprentice Electrician for a full-time, remote role where location depends on the job site. You will assist licensed electricians on data center projects, help with testing of power distribution systems, and learn to read electrical drawings while following strict safety and LOTO protocols.

Opportunities for growth toward journeyperson-level responsibilities exist. The position emphasizes safety, proper tool use, and organized, compliant work areas, with travel

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electricity and basic electrical work skills.
• Ability to assist with maintenance & repair and basic troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Interest in developing skills related to electrical engineering concepts and data center infrastructure.
• Commitment to safety practices, including PPE and adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
• 10 Hour OSHA class required.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a crew, and communicate clearly with supervisors and teammates.
• Willingness to work in physically demanding environments (standing, lifting, working at heights as needed).
• Minimum requirement of the completion of an electrical apprenticeship or electrician trade program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local and regional job sites as required.
• Prior experience in construction, facilities, or trades work is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support licensed electricians on data center and critical facility projects.
• Assist with testing of power distribution systems and electrical equipment.
• Help with maintenance and repair tasks and learning to read electrical drawings.
• Support testing and troubleshooting under supervision, and unsupervised when comfortable.
• Follow safety protocols, understanding and practicing lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Use hand and power tools properly and keep work areas organized and compliant with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical basics

Maintenance & repair support

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

LOTO knowledge

Team communication

Physical endurance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship completed

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description

Sweat Electric, LLC is a Kansas-based electrical contractor specializing in the power and infrastructure that keeps critical facilities operating reliably. Since 2005, the company has built a strong reputation for code-compliant, durable electrical work grounded in a “do it right, build it to last” mindset. Sweat Electric focuses on electrical systems for data centers, supporting the expanding needs of compute, cloud, and AI with reliable, scalable, and always-on power solutions. The team partners with developers, operators, and general contractors across the contiguous United States on power distribution, backup systems, switchgear, and installation work that protects continuous operations. As demand grows, Sweat Electric offers electricians meaningful career paths in the data center industry, emphasizing safety, craftsmanship, and long-term performance.

Role Description

The Apprentice Electrician role at Sweat Electric, LLC is a full-time, remote position, with the location dependent on the job site. The Apprentice Electrician will support licensed electricians on data center and critical facility projects, assisting with testing of power distribution systems and electrical equipment. Daily responsibilities include helping with maintenance and repair tasks, learning to read and interpret electrical drawings, and supporting testing and troubleshooting under supervision, and unsupervised when comfortable. The role involves following safety protocols, understanding and practicing lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) procedures, using hand and power tools properly, and keeping work areas organized and compliant with applicable codes and standards. The Apprentice Electrician will receive on-the-job training to build skills in data center electrical infrastructure, with opportunities for growth toward journeyperson-level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electricity and basic electrical work skills.
• Ability to assist with maintenance & repair and basic troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Interest in developing skills related to electrical engineering concepts and data center infrastructure.
• Commitment to safety practices, including use of PPE and adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
• 10 Hour OSHA class required.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a crew, and communicate clearly with supervisors and teammates.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to work in physically demanding environments (standing, lifting, working at heights as needed).
• Minimum requirement of the completion of an electrical apprenticeship or electrician trade program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local and regional job sites as required.
• Prior experience in construction, facilities, or trades work is beneficial but not required.