Traveling Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician
About The Position
Tradesmen International is hiring licensed Journeyman Electricians and Apprentice Electricians for a large-scale AI data center construction project in Santa Teresa, 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. Journeyman candidates must hold an active New Mexico license or an active journeyman license from an eligible reciprocating state. Apprentice candidates must be enrolled in a New Mexico apprenticeship program. This is a long-term opportunity offering competitive hourly pay, consistent overtime, and per diem for eligible travelers. The work takes place in physically demanding, active construction environments, including elevated areas and aerial lifts, overhead electrical installation locations, and congested work areas. Workers must follow site safety procedures and work alongside multiple trades.
Requirements
- Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
- 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, or Wyoming.
- Apprentice Electricians must be enrolled in a New Mexico apprenticeship program.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Completed 10-panel drug screen.
- Comfort working in physically demanding construction environments, elevated work areas and aerial lifts, overhead installations, congested areas, extended shifts and overtime schedules, and active sites alongside multiple trades.
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.
- Safely perform electrical installations from lifts and elevated work platforms while following site safety procedures.
Benefits
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program—earn points for hours worked.
- Vacation pay.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Per diem for eligible travelers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
