Electrician

BGIS

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 68,880 - 75,768

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid company holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Gym membership discount

Team member referral bonus

Job summary

BGIS, Santa Clara, CA, seeks an Electrician to perform electrical repairs and maintenance, coordinate external vendors, and ensure safety, redundancy, and code compliance. You will review MOPs, statuses, and system feeds, verifying readiness before work, and restoring systems post-maintenance.

The role requires a California Electrical License, 3–5 years journeyman experience, and familiarity with NETA testing and IR scanning.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school certification or verifiable training in a relevant electrical field.
California Electrical License required and must be maintained in good standing.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience in similar electrical work.
Preferred experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical-system operation.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
Ability to read and interpret one-lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
Proficiency in business environment software applications.

Responsibilities

Communication with client managers during all scheduled and unscheduled electrical activities.
Respond to client service requests.
Monitor service requests in work order management system.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients.
Respond to off hour emergency calls.
Work with vendors and contractors to monitor and ensure work meets BGIS and client standards.
Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.
Review Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system documentation to ensure redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
Verify all critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested prior to any electrical work.
Perform onsite electrical tasks included in service agreement with the client.
Maintain facility equipment as indicated by preventative maintenance plans.
Ensure all electrical systems are returned to normal operation after maintenance or testing.
Inspect wiring, feeds, switchgear, distribution panels, and related critical infrastructure.
Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades as needed.
Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs as required.
Maintain clean, accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
Respond to issues as they arise, diagnosing electrical faults quickly and correctly.
Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and industry safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC and OSHA standards.
Coordinate, process and document all NETA testing activities.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Electrical license

Mission-critical experience

Reading schematics

Communication & teamwork

NETA testing & IR scanning

Software proficiency

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

California Electrician License

Job description

BGIS is currently seeking an Electricianto join the team inSanta Clara,CA.

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated facility management, project management, energy & sustainability, and real estate services. With a team of over 7,000 globally, we inspire better business performance by creating optimized, client-focused environments. Join us to make an impact in a collaborative, innovative workplace.

The Electrician is responsible performance of electrical repairs and maintenance services along with coordination of external vendors to meet client requirements. The role communicates with client managers during all electrical activities and ensures all work maintains redundancy, safety, code compliance, and operational integrity. The position reviews all MOPs (Methods of Procedure), scopes of work, and system feeds, verifies equipment readiness, and ensures systems are restored to normal operation following maintenance or project activities. Responsibilities include coordinating, processing and documenting all required NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) testing and IR (Infrared) scanning. The Electrician demonstrates BGISvalues in communications with clients and other team members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Client Service

Communication with client managers during all scheduled and unscheduled electrical activities.
Respond to client service requests.
Monitor service requests in work order management system.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients.
Respond to off hour emergency calls.
Work with vendors and contractors to monitor and ensure work meets BGIS and client standards.
Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.

Electrical Technician Focus

Review Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scopes of work, and system documentation to ensure redundancy and proper electrical paths of travel.
Verify all critical equipment is secured, backed up, and tested prior to any electrical work.
Perform onsite electrical tasks included in service agreement with the client.
Maintain facility equipment as indicated by preventative maintenance plans.
Ensure all electrical systems are returned to normal operation after maintenance or testing.
Inspect wiring, feeds, switchgear, distribution panels, and related critical infrastructure.
Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades as needed.
Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs as required.
Maintain clean, accurate documentation of work performed and equipment status.
Respond to issues as they arise, diagnosing electrical faults quickly and correctly.
Adhere to all applicable state, federal, and industry safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC and OSHA standards.
Coordinate, process and document all NETA testing activities.

Knowledge & Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school certification, or verifiable training in a relevant electrical field.
California Electrical License required and must be maintained in good standing.
3–5 years of journeyman‑level experience in similar electrical work.
Preferred experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or power generation facilities.
Strong understanding of redundancy, electrical distribution, and critical‑system operation.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve issues promptly.
Ability to read and interpret one‑lines, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with BGIS support teams and client contacts.
Experience in NETA testing and IR scanning.
Proficiency in business environment software applications.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
Cognitive skills required to work in a critical facilities environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame to minimize risk of outages or damage to building and high value equipment.
Ability and willingness to travel to various local client locations.
Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
Working at heights training/certification preferred for ascending and descending various ladders carrying required tools/equipment.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
Respond to off hour emergency calls.

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGISwho the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

The salary range for this non-exempt position in the US is $50/hr - $55/hr.

A candidate’s salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.