Journeyman Electrician
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Journeyman Electrician - Utility-Scale BESS & Solar Project
Build the Future of Energy in Colorado
We're hiring Colorado-licensed Journeyman Electricians to support one of the largest renewable energy construction projects in the state. This utility-scale development includes a 200+ MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and large-scale solar generation infrastructure, providing exceptional long-term career stability and consistent overtime opportunities.
If you're looking for high earnings, steady work, and the opportunity to be part of a landmark clean energy project, this is the role for you.
Position OverviewAs a Journeyman Electrician, you'll perform electrical installations, terminations, testing, and commissioning activities on utility-scale BESS and solar systems. This role is ideal for electricians with experience in industrial, power generation, oil & gas, utility, or large commercial construction environments.
You'll work alongside experienced construction leaders while helping deliver critical energy infrastructure that will power Colorado for decades to come.
Key Responsibilities- Install, terminate, and test electrical systems and equipment per NEC requirements and project specifications
- Perform medium- and high-voltage power and control cable terminations
- Install underground conduit systems and cable routing infrastructure
- Bend, run, and install conduit for industrial electrical applications
- Pull, route, and secure power, control, and communication cabling
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and construction documents
- Coordinate with project crews and other trades to maintain production schedules
- Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and code compliance
- Support equipment startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
- Maintain a strong commitment to jobsite safety and compliance standards
- Active Colorado Journeyman Electrician License (or higher)
- Experience in industrial, utility, power generation, oil & gas, or large-scale commercial construction
- Strong experience with power and control cable terminations
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Working knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience
- Solar construction experience
- Utility-scale renewable energy project experience
- Startup and commissioning experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- $66.33/hour pay rate
- 50+ hours available weekly
- Significant overtime earning potential
- Work on one of Colorado's premier renewable energy projects
- Long-term project stability with work projected through 2029/30
- Gain valuable utility-scale BESS and solar experience
- Safety-first culture and experienced leadership team
This position is based at a large-scale construction site in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires the use of appropriate PPE. Electricians will utilize conduit benders, cable pulling equipment, testing instruments, and other industry-standard tools while supporting a fast-paced utility construction project.
Compensation & BenefitsPay Rate: $66.33/hour
Eligible employees may receive access to:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth Options
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Coverage
- Transportation Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Eligible Leave Programs
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