R&D Electrician & Field Technician (3-Phase/UPS)

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First paycheck bonus

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking a skilled electrician to install, maintain, and repair experimental electrical equipment supporting national security projects. You will ensure NEC compliance, perform troubleshooting from blueprints, and interface with engineers.

This role requires a Texas Electrician license (Wireman or Journeyman), 5+ years in residential or commercial settings, and hands-on experience with panels, transformers, and conduit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Electrician license - Wireman or Journeyman; 5+ years in residential or commercial trades.
• 2+ years troubleshooting electrical circuits, lights, relays, and contactors; familiar with voltmeter, motor rotation tester, megger.
• 2 years experience with EMT, RMC, IMC; able to bend conduit.
• 3+ years installing electrical panels, transformers and wire termination.
• Valid/clear driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Verify all work complies with NEC codes, LOTO and electrical safety requirements.
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Work with 3-phase motors, standby generator power installs and UPS systems.
• Interface with engineers and managers to plan layouts and installation of test equipment and electrical components.
• Maintain shop inventory and assist with restocking and placing orders to electrical distribution centers.
• Work on a variety of projects designing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Travel for work assignments and assist with project tasking and field test setup.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance (NEC, LOTO)

Electrical wiring & installation

Education

High school diploma

Licensed Texas Electrician - Wireman/Journeyman

Tools

Voltmeter

Motor rotation tester

Megger

Conduit bending

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking a skilled electrician to install, maintain, and repair experimental electrical equipment supporting national security projects. You will ensure NEC compliance, perform troubleshooting from blueprints, and interface with engineers.

This role requires a Texas Electrician license (Wireman or Journeyman), 5+ years in residential or commercial settings, and hands-on experience with panels, transformers, and conduit.