Journeyman Electrician (Construction) - Memphis

What they’re looking for

• 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.
• 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.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training in addition to NFPA 70E.
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required.

Certifications & checks

OSHA 30-Hour ConstructionNFPA 70E Electrical SafetyJourneyman Electrician LicenseMaster electrician license

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Skills mentioned

Aerial fiber placement · Underground fiber & conduit · Cable tray & pathway installation · PDU & busway installation · Grounding & bonding · UPS & battery systems · Generator service · OSHA jobsite practices · Lockout / tagout · Scheduling · Test documentation · Commissioning testing (L1–L5)