Journeyman Electrician

Aerotek; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided (Airbnb)

Daily per diem

Transfer to next project (Rio Rancho)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to perform electrical installations and upgrades inside an active correctional facility in El Paso, TX. The role requires strict adherence to safety, security, and access procedures, with coordination across project supervisors, facility personnel, and other trades.

You're expected to read blueprints, install conduits and electrical equipment, and maintain tool control in a high-security environment while meeting project schedules.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license in Texas or reciprocity state.
• Experience installing/upgrading electrical systems in commercial/institutional settings.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices, including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems per drawings, specs, and codes.
• Terminate conduit, wiring, panels, breakers, transformers, and lighting equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Work inside an active correctional facility with strict safety and security protocols.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, supervisors, and other trades.
• Maintain tool control and cleanliness; follow access procedures and reporting.

Skills

Journeyman license

Electrical installations

Commercial/institutional experience

Blueprints/schematics reading

Lockout/tagout safety

Coordination with teams

High-security environment

Education

Journeyman Electrician license (TX)

Job description

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

This role is for a licensed Journeyman Electrician responsible for electrical installations, upgrades, and related construction work inside an active correctional facility. You will deliver high-quality electrical work while strictly adhering to safety, security, tool-control, and access procedures. The position requires a dependable, professional electrician who is comfortable working in a controlled environment and who can effectively coordinate with project supervisors, facility personnel, and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
• Install and terminate conduit, wiring, panels, breakers, transformers, disconnects, lighting systems, receptacles, and other electrical equipment.
• Bend and install EMT, rigid conduit, and other raceway systems with precision and safety.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test electrical conductors to ensure proper operation and compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and detailed electrical plans.
• Perform electrical installations in occupied and secured areas within an active correctional facility while following all security protocols.
• Coordinate daily work activities with facility representatives, security personnel, project management, and other trades to maintain smooth project progress.
• Follow all facility security requirements, including restricted-area access procedures, employee screening, tool inventories, and material-control protocols.
• Maintain continuous control and accountability for tools, equipment, materials, and hardware throughout each work shift.
• Ensure tools, wire, fasteners, and construction debris are fully accounted for and removed from work areas at the end of each shift.
• Identify installation conflicts, safety concerns, and potential project delays, and promptly communicate these issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure work areas to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and adhere to all company, project, and facility safety policies.
• Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and within the established project schedule.
• Perform troubleshooting on electrical systems as needed to support reliable operation.

Essential Skills

• Active Journeyman Electrician license in the state of Texas or Journeyman licensure in a reciprocating state.
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical installations and upgrades in commercial or institutional environments.
• Strong proficiency with conduit installation, including EMT and rigid conduit and other raceway systems.
• Ability to install, terminate, and test wiring, panels, breakers, transformers, disconnects, lighting systems, and receptacles.
• Capability to pull, label, terminate, and test electrical conductors accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical plans.
• Solid understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Strict adherence to safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures and facility-specific safety policies.
• Ability to maintain tool control and accountability in a secure environment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with facility personnel, security staff, project supervisors, and other trades.
• Dependable, professional demeanor and comfort working in a controlled, high-security environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within occupied and secured facilities or other highly regulated environments.
• Background in construction-related electrical work, including installation and troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail in labeling, organizing, and documenting electrical work.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and secure work areas throughout the project.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify installation conflicts, safety concerns, and potential delays.
• Flexibility to transition to future projects as needed, including work in other locations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a project environment that supports your work with covered lodging in an AirBnB and meals provided at the lodging, helping you focus on your craft while minimizing personal logistics. A daily per diem for each day worked adds additional support during the assignment. You will also have the opportunity to transition to subsequent projects, such as work in Rio Rancho, offering continued employment and professional growth. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and respect for the unique environment in which you will be working, while providing practical benefits that recognize the demands of project-based electrical work.

Work Environment

You will work inside an active correctional facility, operating in occupied and secured areas that require strict adherence to security and access procedures. The environment is highly controlled, with rigorous tool-control, material tracking, and compliance with facility security requirements. Work is performed in a construction setting within the facility, involving standard electrical tools, equipment, and materials, along with continuous coordination with security personnel and facility staff. The role demands consistent awareness of surroundings, careful housekeeping, and disciplined adherence to safety protocols throughout each shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of El Paso, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $87360.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• -AirBnB to cover lodging-Sturgis will provide food at AirBnb-$50/ day worked Per Diem-Can transfer to next project in Rio Rancho

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Paso,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.