Industrial Electrician & Multi-Trade Field Technician

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join the Construction Services Group in the San Diego, CA area. The role supports small construction projects, tenant improvements, and facility modifications, with a hands-on, multi-trade focus across electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of electrical experience, a two-year technical degree or trade program, and ability to read electrical layouts and diagrams.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalent is typically required.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in electrical work, construction support, or multi-trade work preferred.
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting small construction projects, tenant improvements, or facility electrical modifications.
• Solid basic electrical knowledge: safe work with energized/de-energized circuits, conduit work, reading layouts and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support small construction and renovation projects involving electrical installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Install, modify, and troubleshoot basic electrical systems and equipment under applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with tenant improvements and facility electrical upgrades (lighting, outlets, circuits, equipment power, etc.).
• Perform drywall repairs, patching, texturing, and painting as needed to complete electrical work.
• Provide field support to electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians during project execution.
• Assist with basic HVAC and plumbing tasks under supervision as required.
• Read and follow electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, prints, and field instructions.
• Perform general building repairs and support ongoing project work.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, including basic electrical test equipment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Read electrical diagrams

Use hand and power tools

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

General Atomics is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join the Construction Services Group in the San Diego, CA area. The role supports small construction projects, tenant improvements, and facility modifications, with a hands-on, multi-trade focus across electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of electrical experience, a two-year technical degree or trade program, and ability to read electrical layouts and diagrams.