Field Journeyman Electrician - Battery & EV Grid

Speedrun Talent Network; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wireman pay

Journeyman pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Base is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in Austin, TX to install, diagnose, and service our battery-backed electrical systems on-site. You will be the technical backbone of the Austin battery fleet, doing hands-on work and setting the standard by doing it right.

In this role you will meet inspectors, apply NEC codes, mentor installation crews, and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for night and weekend issues.

Qualifications

• Valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license.
• 4+ years of electrical work experience, especially with battery backups, EV chargers, or whole-home generators.
• Fix-it-right-the-first-time mindset and ability to explain technical concepts to crews and inspectors.
• Clear communication with installers, inspectors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and battery system failures in the field.
• Ensure installs pass inspection and meet quality benchmarks.
• Meet inspectors and AHJs in the field and resolve issues in real time.
• Onboard and train new installation crews.
• Maintain mastery of Base hardware and NEC codes.
• Participate in on-call rotation for night/weekend issues.

Skills

Hands-on diagnostics

Communication with inspectors

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

Base is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in Austin, TX to install, diagnose, and service our battery-backed electrical systems on-site. You will be the technical backbone of the Austin battery fleet, doing hands-on work and setting the standard by doing it right.

In this role you will meet inspectors, apply NEC codes, mentor installation crews, and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for night and weekend issues.