Journeyman Electrician

Zipline•South San Francisco, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, dedicated to providing equal access to food, medicine, and essential goods globally. They design, build, and operate an autonomous logistics system, completing millions of deliveries across four continents, including critical supplies like blood and vaccines. Their system aims to strengthen supply chains, reduce congestion, and give people time back, having safely flown over 140 million commercial autonomous miles. Zipline seeks practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth, motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives. This Journeyman Electrician role is for a detail-oriented, execution-focused individual who excels in field work. The successful candidate will be a hands-on expert responsible for the installation, commissioning, and servicing of critical power systems, including generators, battery storage, and network cabinets. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, meticulous adherence to technical drawings, and the ability to manage complex installations from start to finish. Periodic travel (approximately 3–4 days per month) is expected, and work will be conducted in both warehouse and outdoor environments.

Requirements

A valid Journeyman Electrician License and at least 4 years of electrical installation experience.
The ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency in NEC codes.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and withstand outdoor weather conditions.
A "zero-incident" safety mindset and a commitment to minimal rework through strict adherence to quality standards.
A valid driver’s license, a willingness to travel, and the communication skills to interact professionally with customers and site contacts.

Nice To Haves

Experience (or a strong interest) in generators, solar PV, or battery backup systems.

Responsibilities

Install and terminate electrical equipment, wiring, conduit, and cable trays, integrating backup generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, and communications cabinets.
Pull, route, label, and terminate both power and low-voltage/data cabling, ensuring proper grounding and surge protection.
Perform equipment startups and functional testing, using diagnostic meters to troubleshoot wiring or controls and ensure everything is operating per spec.
Execute all work strictly according to NEC codes, OSHA standards, and company SOPs, including rigorous lock-out/tag-out and arc-flash safety practices.
Maintain a high standard of record-keeping by completing installation checklists, test reports, daily work orders, and commissioning logs.