Traveling Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician

Tradesmen International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation Pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively hiring licensed journeyman and apprentice electricians for a major AI data center construction project in the Santa Teresa area. This full-time role offers pay up to $75/hour for Journeymen and up to $45/hour for Apprentices, plus a per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the site.

Qualified candidates will have commercial/industrial electrical construction experience, hands-on conduit and raceway work, and the ability to read electrical drawings in NEC-based

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction.
• Hands-on conduit bending and raceway installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and NEC requirements.
• OSHA 10 certification and drug screen required.
• Active electrical license as Journeyman or Apprentice as specified by NM/reciprocal states.

Responsibilities

• Bend, route, and install electrical conduit and raceways.
• Install cable tray systems and perform large wire pulls.
• Install switchgear, transformers, and related equipment with proper terminations.
• Read and interpret drawings and follow NEC-based layouts.
• Work safely on lifts and elevated platforms per site procedures.

Skills

Conduit installation

Cable tray systems

Large wire pulls

Electrical equipment installation

Read electrical drawings

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Licensed Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians for a large-scale AI Data Center construction project in or around Santa Teresa, New Mexico. This is a full time opportunity with a pay rate up to $45/hour for an apprentice and up to $75/hour for a Journeyman plus $160/per diem to Travelers 60+ miles from the Jobsite. Qualified candidates should have commercial or industrial electrical construction experience, with Hands-on skills in conduit installation, cable tray systems, large wire pulls, and electrical equipment installation. This is a long-term opportunity offering competitive hourly pay, consistent overtime, and per diem for eligible travelers.

Job Scope:

• Bend, route, and install electrical conduit and raceways, including offsets and complex bends
• Install cable tray systems and perform large wire and cable pulls
• Install switchgear, transformers, and related electrical equipment, including terminations when qualified
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, follow installation layouts, and complete installations in accordance with NEC requirements
• Safely perform electrical installations from lifts and elevated work platforms while following site safety procedures

Requirements:

• Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience, preferably on large-scale projects
• Hands-on experience with conduit bending raceway installation, cable trays, and wire pulls appropriate to experience level
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and follow applicable electrical safety requirements
• Journeyman Electricians: Must hold an active New Mexico Journeyman Electrician license OR an active Journeyman license from an eligible reciprocating state. (Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming)
• Apprentice Electricians: Must be enrolled in a New Mexico apprenticeship program
• OSHA 10 certification and a completed 10-panel drug screen are required

Work EnvironmentCandidates must be comfortable working in physically demanding construction environments, including:

• Large-scale AI data center construction sites
• Elevated work areas and aerial lifts
• Overhead electrical installations and congested work areas
• Extended shifts and overtime schedules
• Active construction environments alongside multiple trades

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-TX-HOUSTON