Electrical Instructor

overwatch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Certification / continuing education

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Health benefits

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

BuildNowis is seeking an experienced Electrical Instructor to lead a 3-week, 150-hour training track for entry-level electricians in data center environments. The role blends classroom teaching with extensive hands-on labs, emphasizing safety, trade math, conduit work, wiring, and NEC compliance.

You will guide students through a capstone build, assess progress, and ensure OSHA 10 certification readiness, while maintaining documentation and safety leadership in a hands-on lab setting in the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on electrician experience with critical facility construction.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain); must be qualified to deliver or coordinate OSHA 10.
• Working knowledge of NEC and current code cycle.
• Experience with conduit bending (EMT/rigid), wire pulling, device wiring, continuity/meter testing, and LOTO.
• Strong understanding of DC electrical theory (Ohm's Law, series/parallel/mixed).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain concepts to entry-level learners.
• Ability to create/adapt lesson plans and maintain training documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; in-person teaching capability in Dallas area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured daily lesson plans across a 3-week, 150-hour curriculum in construction and electrical safety.
• Balance classroom instruction with hands-on lab time (60% lab hours per week).
• Teach and assess PPE, jobsite safety, GFCI and continuity testing, trade math, blueprint literacy, and LOTO.
• Facilitate OSHA 10 certification training and ensure completion of requirements.
• Guide students through a hands-on capstone build with documentation and final presentation.
• Administer skills verifications, knowledge checks, and final program evaluations.

Skills

Licensed electrician

Journeyman license

OSHA 30

OSHA 10 capable

NEC knowledge

Conduit bending

Wire pulling

Device wiring

Meter testing

LOTO procedures

DC theory

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Training documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Instructor – Data Center Delivery Track

BuildNowis seeking an experienced, safety-focused Electrical Instructor to lead a rigorous 3-week (150-hour), hands‑on training program preparing students for entry‑level electrical construction careers in data center environments (~12 course convenings per year). The instructor will deliver a blended curriculum combining classroom instruction (~40% of hours) with intensive lab‑based, skills‑driven practice (~60% of hours), covering everything from foundational safety and trade math through conduit installation, device wiring, electrical theory, troubleshooting, and final evaluations.

This role requires an individual who can balance technical trade expertise with strong classroom facilitation skills, mentor early‑career learners, and instill the safety culture, work ethic, and technical competencies required for success in commercial and data center construction environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Delivery & Instruction

• Deliver structured daily lesson plans across a 3‑week, 150‑hour curriculum covering construction and electrical safety, trade math, blueprint reading, conduit bending/installation, wiring, electrical theory, troubleshooting, and capstone project work.
• Balance classroom instruction with hands‑on lab time (targeting 60% lab hours per week) to reinforce theoretical concepts through applied practice.
• Teach and assess proficiency in: PPE use, jobsite safety, GFCI and continuity testing, trade math and blueprint/symbol literacy, tool identification and mastery, conduit layout/bending/installation (EMT/rigid), wire pulling and device wiring, meter reading, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, Ohm's Law and DC circuit theory (series/parallel/mixed), fault troubleshooting, and NEC code navigation.
• Facilitate OSHA 10 certification training and ensure all students complete required certification requirements.
• Guide students through a hands‑on capstone build, including project documentation, upload/submission, and final presentation.

Safety Leadership

• Model and enforce jobsite safety culture at all times, including daily stretch & flex, pre‑task briefs, hazard walks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure proper PPE use and safe tool/equipment handling throughout all lab sessions.
• Teach crew leadership and safety leadership principles appropriate for entry‑level field roles

Student Development & Professional Readiness

• Deliver professional skills instruction including workplace wellness basics, financial literacy (paycheck basics, budgeting), job documentation (job logs, jobsite order/organization), and career pathway guidance.
• Conduct mock interviews and provide constructive, individualized feedback to prepare students for employment.
• Track and document student progress, skill verification/sign‑offs, attendance, and completion records.

Assessment & Program Administration

• Administer skills verifications, knowledge checks, and the final evaluation/program review.
• Maintain accurate training records, certification documentation, and student performance evaluations.
• Provide feedback to program leadership on curriculum effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain lab equipment, tools, and materials in safe, working order; manage classroom/lab inventory.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a licensed/certified electrician with critical facility construction experience
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license
• Current OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain); must be qualified to deliver or coordinate OSHA 10 instruction to students.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and current code cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with conduit bending (EMT/rigid), wire pulling, device wiring, continuity/meter testing, and LOTO procedures.
• Strong understanding of basic DC electrical theory (Ohm's Law, series/parallel/mixed circuits).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly to entry‑level learners.
• Ability to create and adapt lesson plans, assess student competency, and maintain training documentation.
• Computerproficiency(Microsoft Officerequired)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Master Electrician license
• Experience working in data center construction environments.
• Instructor certification (e.g. adult education/vocational teaching credential).
• Experience with blueprint reading instruction, trade math instruction, or apprenticeship curriculum delivery.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in lab/field environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to [35–50] lbs and safely handle tools, conduit, and training equipment.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, hand tools, and power tools while demonstrating techniques to students.
• Comfortable working in a shop/lab environment with variable noise, dust, and physical activity levels

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00am – 5:30pm

Work Location: In person, Dallas / Fort Worth area

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

License:

• Journeyman (Required) or MasterElectrician (Preferred)

Certifications (Required or earned within first30 daysof employment):

• NFPA 70E

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Certification / continuing education tuition reimbursement
• Relocationassistance
• 401(k)
• Health benefits
• Bonus opportunities