Current state journeyman electrician license (Tennessee or Mississippi preferred)
5+ years of industrial or data center electrical construction experience
Proven skills in installing, terminating, and torquing 480 V gear
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and schematics
Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeter, megger, torque wrench)
Knowledge of NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols
Willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation
Responsibilities
Travel to project sites to install, terminate, and test 480 V electrical systems
Install and dress 480 V distribution equipment and feeders
Implement grounding and bonding systems per NEC standards
Support commissioning activities including functional testing and first energization
Read and produce as-builts and test records from electrical drawings
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time with zero incidents
Benefits
Tradesmen+ Rewards Program - earn points for hours worked
Vacation Pay
Health insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Full Job Description
Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Low Voltage Electricians for projects located in or around South Haven, MS. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $40-$50/hour based on experience plus $160/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are an Electrician and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
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
Requirements:
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
Physical 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
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Multiple Jobsite Locations Available:
South Haven, MS
Memphis, TN
Company Details
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Tradesmen+ Rewards Program - earn points for hours worked
