Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician – BESS Project

Location:

Fort Morgan, CO

Project Type:
Utility‑Scale

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Employment Type:

Full‑Time / Year‑Long

Project Pay Rate: $36.49/hr

We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Electrician to support a long‑term battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The Apprentice Electrician will assist Journeyman Electricians with installing, assembling, and testing electrical components associated with large‑scale energy storage equipment. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in the rapidly growing renewable energy and storage industry.

• Assist with BESS electrical installation — Support wiring, terminations, and equipment installation
• DC/AC electrical work support — Help with battery racks, PCS/inverters, switch gear, and transformers
• Conduit installation — Measure, cut, and install EMT, PVC, and Rigid conduit
• Blueprint reading assistance — Learn to interpret one‑lines and electrical drawings
• Grounding and bonding tasks — Assist with NEC‑compliant grounding and labeling
• Troubleshooting support — Help identify and resolve installation issues
• Battery module handling — Assist with module installation and cable routing
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all NEC, OSHA, and site safety requirements
• Participate in daily safety meetings

• Registered Apprentice Electrician (Colorado)
• 1–3 years of commercial, industrial, or construction electrical experience preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and work under licensed Journeyman Electricians
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical testing equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Experience on utility‑scale BESS or solar projects
• OSHA 10 certification
• Ability to work independently when assigned tasks
• Comfort working around high‑voltage equipment (training provided)

• Outdoor construction site
• Full‑time hours with consistent workload
• Overtime opportunities depending on project phase
• Local candidates strongly encouraged

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $36.49 - $36.49/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.