Traveling Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tradesmen International is hiring licensed Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians for a large-scale AI data center construction project in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The role involves commercial or industrial electrical construction, including conduit and raceway installation, cable tray systems, large wire pulls, and electrical equipment installation. This is a long-term opportunity with competitive hourly pay, consistent overtime, and per diem for eligible travelers. Candidates should be prepared to work in physically demanding, active construction environments, including elevated work areas and aerial lifts, overhead installations, congested work areas, and alongside multiple trades. Extended shifts and overtime schedules are part of the work environment. Tradesmen International offers a benefits package that includes its Tradesmen+ Rewards Program, vacation pay, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Requirements

Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
Hands-on experience with conduit bending, raceway installation, cable trays, and wire pulls appropriate to the candidate’s 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, or Wyoming.
Apprentice Electricians must be enrolled in a New Mexico apprenticeship program.
OSHA 10 certification and completion of a 10-panel drug screen are required.
Comfort working in physically demanding construction environments, including elevated work areas, aerial lifts, overhead installations, congested work areas, and active sites with multiple trades.
Ability to work extended shifts and overtime schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience on large-scale commercial or industrial electrical construction projects.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform electrical installations from lifts and elevated work platforms while following site safety procedures.