Journeyman Electrician - Construction

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are hiring Journeyman Electricians to join SpaceXAI’s internal construction team supporting the rapid build-out of our data centers. This is a traveling role — you will mobilize with project teams to active construction sites, install and commission 480 V electrical systems, and move with the work as new facilities come online.

You will work on 480 V power distribution, busway, PDUs, UPS, main switchboards, grounding, lighting, and process power. This is a construction and commissioning role: pull, land, and turn over new 480 V equipment from issued-for-construction drawings. It is not a facilities-maintenance or operating-plant role.

This is an hourly position with overtime. Expect 80% or more travel on a rotation, with per diem.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel with internal construction and electrical teams to project sites to install, terminate, and test 480 V electrical systems, including switchboards, busway, PDUs, UPS, panelboards, generators, conduit, cable tray, feeders, and grounding.
• Install, terminate, torque, and dress 480 V distribution equipment and associated feeders.
• Install grounding, bonding, and equipment grounding electrode systems per drawings and the NEC.
• Support commissioning activities, including point-to-point checks, functional testing, megger testing, and first energization of 480 V systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and specifications; produce as-builts and test records.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and SpaceXAI safety and quality standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and arc-flash protocols.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams to deliver projects on time with zero incidents.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve designs.
• Mobilize quickly between project locations as construction phases and priorities shift.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current state journeyman electrician license (Tennessee or Mississippi preferred, or equivalent state journeyman license with the ability to obtain TN or MS).
• 5+ years of industrial or data center electrical construction installing 480 V gear (switchboards, busway, PDUs, UPS, main switchboards).
• Demonstrated 480 V installation, termination, and torque of gear.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-lines, and schematics.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeter, megger, torque wrench).
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments with PPE.
• Hourly position with overtime; willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction and energization.
• Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation; per diem and/or housing provided while on site.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tennessee or Mississippi journeyman electrician license.
• Experience with data center or hyperscale 480 V power infrastructure (redundant UPS, generators, busway systems).
• Prior work on large-scale, multi-site construction projects that required frequent travel.
• Master electrician license.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training in addition to NFPA 70E.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Stand: up to 6 hours per day.
• Sit: up to 3 hours per day.
• Push/Pull: up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day.
• Overhead reach: up to 3 hours per day.
• Walk: up to 3 hours per day.
• Lift/Carry: up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day.