Journeyman Electrician

Fusion Energy Base; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Equity

Flexible PTO

Paid sick time

Company holidays

Annual shutdown

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain, and optimize advanced electrical systems for a laser‑driven inertial fusion energy facility. This full-time, on-site role requires 3+ years in industrial settings and a safety-first mindset.

Candidates must hold a Colorado Journeyman license and be able to travel to auxiliary facilities. The position offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge clean energy

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Colorado Journeyman Electrician license.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical installation techniques, equipment, and materials with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles, codes governing industrial wiring construction.
• Knowledge of SCADA instrumentation and I/O connectivity is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to a "Safety First" culture with OSHA/NEC adherence.
• Ability and willingness to travel to auxiliary facilities when required.
• Strong analytical mindset and communication skills.
• Team player with good people skills.
• U.S. citizen/national or eligible immigration status.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and install electrical blueprints, schematics, and layouts for advanced fusion energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of AC/DC systems, control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Install switchgear, panelboards, transformers, and conduit; support fixtures, harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Maintain facility electrical infrastructure to keep lighting and power systems efficient.
• Troubleshoot electrical anomalies to maximize uptime.
• Proficiently use multimeters and test equipment.
• Assist with planning and layout of new distributions and laser‑delivery power subsystems.
• Support broad facility operations and safety; work independently or in teams.
• Provide direction to apprentices and contractors as needed.

Skills

Journeyman License

Industrial experience

SCADA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety focused

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Journeyman Electrician

Denver, COOperations – Facilities /Full-Time /On-site Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on IFE combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture.

Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible.

Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution.

Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion! This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.

In this position, we are seeking an active Licensed Journeyman Electrician in Colorado to assist with the installation, maintenance, and optimization of cutting‑edge industrial electrical systems for a laser‑driven inertial fusion energy system.

This role requires a safety-first professional with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing settings.

You will work with complex, high‑energy systems pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology, requiring exceptional technical skill, precision, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and install simple and complex electrical blueprints, schematics, and layouts tailored for advanced fusion energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of both AC and DC systems, control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Install switchgear, panelboards, transformers and associated conduit and wiring while also providing electrical support of fixtures, harnesses, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment, etc.
• Maintain existing facility electrical infrastructure, ensuring lighting and general power systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Troubleshoot electrical anomalies to maximize system uptime and research operational continuity.
• Proficiently use multimeters and other test equipment.
• Assist facilities, electrical and engineering teams with the early‑stage planning and physical layout of new electrical distributions, laser‑delivery power subsystems, and buildings.
• Eager to assist with broader facility operations and diverse tasks, ensuring overall plant safety and operational excellence.
• Work seamlessly as an independent self‑starter and as a collaborative team player.
• Effectively give clear directions to apprentices, contractors, etc. and accept strategic direction from leads.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, valid Journeyman Electrician License in the State of Colorado.
• 3+ years of dedicated experience in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical installation techniques, equipment, and materials, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles, codes, governing industrial electrical wiring construction.
• Knowledge of SCADA instrumentation and I/O connectivity is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to a "Safety First" culture, with adherence to OSHA, industry standards, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability and willingness to travel to auxiliary facilities when project requirements dictate.
• Strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the physical stamina required for active industrial field environments.
• Must have good people skills with the ability to work as a team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum.

$45 - $55 an hour

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Benefits Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long‑term success.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption
• a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
• equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long‑term success

Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team.

• paid sick time
• 13 company‑paid holidays
• an annual paid company shutdown

Benefits are available to regular employees, including part‑time and fixed‑term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.