Journeyman Electrician

Core Group Resources; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our internal construction and electrical teams supporting rapid data center development. This hands-on role involves traveling to active sites to install, commission, and maintain critical electrical systems.

Travel is extensive (80-100%), with a $60 per hour rate and $250 per diem/day. Candidates should have 2+ years in industrial or data-center electrical work and hold a Journeyman license or equivalent, with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years hands-on experience in industrial, commercial, or mission-critical electrical work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V; high- or medium-voltage exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, meggers, power quality analyzers).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Willingness to travel extensively (80-100%) and work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred; data center experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel with internal construction teams to install, terminate, and test electrical systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on LV/MV power distribution across multiple sites.
• Assist in commissioning activities and system energization.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specs.
• Ensure NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA safety compliance including LOTO.

Skills

Travel readiness

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Lifting and PPE

Team communication

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

OSHA 10/30 training

Tools

Multimeters

Megger testers

Power quality analyzers

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our internal construction and electrical teams supporting the rapid development of cutting-edge data centers. This role involves traveling to active construction sites to install, commission, and maintain mission-critical electrical systems. This hands-on position is ideal for skilled electricians who thrive in industrial or data-center settings, enjoy project-based travel, and want to contribute to innovative AI infrastructure projects.

$60/hour. $250 per diem/day

• Travel with internal construction and electrical teams to project sites to install, terminate, and test electrical systems, including underground duct banks, conduits, cable pulling, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, busways, and grounding.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems across multiple active sites.
• Support commissioning activities such as point-to-point checks, functional testing, megger testing, and system energization.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and safety standards, including LOTO and arc flash protocols.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams to deliver projects on schedule with zero incidents.
• Participate in constructibility reviews and provide field feedback to improve designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, as-builts, and test records.
• Mobilize quickly between project locations as construction phases and priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Travel with internal construction and electrical teams to project sites to install, terminate, and test electrical systems, including underground duct banks, conduits, cable pulling, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, busways, and grounding.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems across multiple active sites.
• Support commissioning activities such as point-to-point checks, functional testing, megger testing, and system energization.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and safety standards, including LOTO and arc flash protocols.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams to deliver projects on schedule with zero incidents.
• Participate in constructibility reviews and provide field feedback to improve designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, as-builts, and test records.
• Mobilize quickly between project locations as construction phases and priorities shift.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial, commercial, or mission-critical electrical work, preferably in data centers, power plants, or large facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V; experience with high- or medium-voltage systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Current OSHA 10/30 training and a strong safety mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (often 80-100%) and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and extended shifts during critical phases.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments with PPE.
• Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience with data center or hyperscale power infrastructure, including redundant UPS systems, generators, and busway systems, is advantageous.
• Prior experience on large-scale, multi-site construction projects requiring frequent travel.
• Additional skills such as NETA certification, NICET, PLC/controls, SCADA, or VFD knowledge are a plus.