Electrical Trainee: Hands-On, Mentor-Guided Training

Power Design; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design in Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Trainee to join our growing team and learn under seasoned Electrical Foremen. You will be deeply involved in installing electrical systems on exciting projects and gain hands-on experience through structured mentorship.

Ideal candidates will bring NEC knowledge, safety focus, and a willingness to grow with a national design-build contractor. We value integrity, teamwork, and professional development within our projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Electrician
• Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and construction safety requirements
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatuses, and components using testing equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, as well as ensure compliance with codes
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Maintain current Electrician’s License or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Support Superintendents and Electrical Foremen to ensure jobsite safety and security

Skills

Electrical safety

NEC knowledge

Construction codes

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Power Design in Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Trainee to join our growing team and learn under seasoned Electrical Foremen. You will be deeply involved in installing electrical systems on exciting projects and gain hands-on experience through structured mentorship.

Ideal candidates will bring NEC knowledge, safety focus, and a willingness to grow with a national design-build contractor. We value integrity, teamwork, and professional development within our projects.