Traveling Journeyman Electrician - Commercial Projects (W2)

Gilder Search Group; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 218,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Traveling Journeyman Electrician for commercial/industrial work across sites in New Mexico. This is a W2 role with overtime and per diem where eligible, offering stability as a company employee.

You will install, read blueprints, troubleshoot, and ensure NEC compliance on large-scale projects, while mentoring apprentices. Compensation targets approx $218k–$229k/year plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license.
• Hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and electrical regulations.
• Experience reading electrical blueprints, schematics, plans, and diagrams.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs on commercial and industrial projects (3/4” and 1” EMT).
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical plans, schematics, and electrical diagrams – data center new build installing fire electrical.
• Perform layout and complete electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Ensure electrical work complies with NEC requirements, safety regulations, and project specs.
• Help direct and train Electrical Apprentices in the field as needed.

Skills

Journeyman license

Commercial/industrial work

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Background check

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Traveling Journeyman Electrician for commercial/industrial work across sites in New Mexico. This is a W2 role with overtime and per diem where eligible, offering stability as a company employee.

You will install, read blueprints, troubleshoot, and ensure NEC compliance on large-scale projects, while mentoring apprentices. Compensation targets approx $218k–$229k/year plus overtime.