Licensed Electrical Journeyman

Accelevation; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

First time homebuyer program

Collaborative, high‑energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Electrical Journeyman to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in data center environments. This role requires strong technical skills, safety compliance, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Travel up to 50% to data center locations is required. The candidate must hold a Journeyman license and have several years of electrical experience, with knowledge of codes and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as an electrician.
• Must be licensed in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, or Utah.
• 1 year of experience in a data center or similar environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles and national/local codes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and electrical plans.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with electrical tools and equipment including saws, threaders, benders, cable cutters, compression tools, and drills.
• Ability to operate mechanical lifts and company vehicles under 26,000 GVW.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, conduits, lighting, and control systems in compliance with applicable codes.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure safe and optimal electrical system performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical issues efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal electrical regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Use and maintain electrical tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with electricians, technicians, and data center staff to coordinate tasks.
• Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced electricians.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and materials used.
• Respond to emergency situations including outages and equipment failures.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support as needed.
• Travel 20–30% to various data center locations as required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Code compliance

Read blueprints

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman license

OSHA/NFPA 70E cert

Driver’s license

Tools

Saws

Threaders

Benders

Cable cutters

Compression tools

Drills

Job description

Location: Las Cruces, NM – Travel up to 50% (required)

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Position Summary

The Electrical Journeyman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within a data center environment. This role requires strong technical skills, adherence to strict safety standards, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The Journeyman Electrician ensures all electrical systems operate efficiently and comply with governing codes and industry standards.

Your Impact

As an Electrical Journeyman, you will ensure the reliability and performance of critical data center electrical systems—supporting uptime, safety, and customer confidence while contributing to Accelevation’s growth in high‑tech infrastructure.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, conduits, lighting, and control systems in compliance with applicable codes.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure safe and optimal electrical system performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical issues efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal electrical regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Use and maintain electrical tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with electricians, technicians, and data center staff to coordinate tasks.
• Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced electricians.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and materials used.
• Respond to emergency situations including outages and equipment failures.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support as needed.
• Travel 20–30% to various data center locations as required.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as an electrician.
• Must be licensed in either of these states (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, or Utah)
• 1 year of experience in a data center or similar environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles and national/local electrical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and electrical plans.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with electrical tools and equipment including saws, threaders, benders, cable cutters, compression tools, and drills.
• Ability to operate mechanical lifts and company vehicles under 26,000 GVW.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Education / Certifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship program (as required by state).
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (per state requirements).
• Additional certifications such as OSHA or NFPA 70E are a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Our Core Values

• Judgment
• Safety
• Accountability
• Speed
• Fearless Innovation
• Inclusion

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• First time homebuyer program (if applicable).
• Collaborative, high‑energy workplace.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in data center and construction environments with exposure to noise, electrical hazards, and varying temperatures. The role requires bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, kneeling, lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders, working at heights up to 90 ft, entering restricted spaces, performing overhead work, wearing full PPE, and traveling 20–30% as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and may conduct background checks and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Note

This job description outlines primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This document does not constitute an employment contract and maintains an at‑will employment relationship.