Field Journeyman Electrician — Battery & Grid Systems

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wireman pay range: $32–$37/hr

Journeyman pay range: $37–$39/hr

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Base is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to work on-site in Austin, TX. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and battery system failures, while guiding crews and representing the company's standards with inspectors.

Ideal candidates have a valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman license and 4+ years of electrical experience with battery backups or EV chargers. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced environment with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Credentials: Valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman license.
• Experience: 4+ years electrical work, battery backups, EV chargers, or whole-home generators.
• Mindset: “fix-it-right-the-first-time” attitude and ability to explain technical concepts.
• Communication: ability to clearly explain work to installers, inspectors, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On System Diagnostics: troubleshoot and repair electrical and battery system failures in the field.
• Quality & Compliance: perform rework to pass inspections and meet internal quality benchmarks.
• On-Site Authority Representation: meet inspectors, walk installs, and resolve issues in real time.
• Crew Mentorship: onboard and train new installation crews to maintain high performance.
• Expert Oversight: maintain deep mastery of Base hardware, NEC codes, and general electrical principles.
• Emergent Support: participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for night/weekend issues.

Skills

Residential Wireman license

Journeyman license

Communication

Fix-it-right-the-first-time

Job description

Base is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to work on-site in Austin, TX. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and battery system failures, while guiding crews and representing the company's standards with inspectors.

Ideal candidates have a valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman license and 4+ years of electrical experience with battery backups or EV chargers. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced environment with on-call rotation.