Fiber Optic Tech Lead
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Low Voltage Lead Technician – Data Center | $45–$50/hr + $150 Daily Per Diem
Santa Teresa, NM 88008| Long-Term Data Center Project
$45–$50/hr + $150 Daily Per Diem + Overtime
HIRING – NEW MEXICO ES-7J OR EE-98J LICENSE REQUIRED!
**Journeyman Electricians from Reciprocal States Encouraged to Apply!
We’re hiring Licensed Low Voltage Lead Technicians and Journeyman Electricians for a long-term, mission-critical data center construction project in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
We are seeking skilled electricians with experience in electrical, low-voltage, or telecommunications installations who are comfortable working in a large-scale construction environment. Candidates will work on telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic and copper cabling systems, as part of the data center construction project.
PAY & PROJECT DETAILS
- $45.00–$50.00 per hour
- $150 daily per diem for each day worked
- Overtime available
- Long-term, full-time employment opportunity
- Large-scale, mission-critical data center project
- Multiple openings – hiring 50 licensed technicians
- Santa Teresa, New Mexico
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and support low-voltage and telecommunications infrastructure installations within a data center construction environment.
- Work with crews installing fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
- Assist with the installation of cable pathways, racks, cabinets, patch panels, and associated infrastructure.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and installation specifications.
- Coordinate daily installation activities and support project schedules.
- Ensure installations meet project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving installation issues.
- Work alongside fiber optic specialists and other trades to support project completion.
- Maintain daily progress reports and installation documentation as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active New Mexico ES-7J or EE-98J license, OR a qualifying journeyman electrician license from an eligible reciprocal state.
- Experience working in electrical, low-voltage, telecommunications, or commercial construction environments.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and installation instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with construction crews and other trades.
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime as required.
- Ability to pass required background screening, drug testing, and site onboarding.
OUT-OF-STATE JOURNEYMEN ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
New Mexico offers journeyman electrician license reciprocity for qualifying electricians from the following states:
Alaska (AK) | Arkansas (AR) | Colorado (CO) | Idaho (ID) | Montana (MT) | Nebraska (NE) | Oklahoma (OK) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Wyoming (WY)
If you currently hold a qualifying journeyman electrician license in one of these states, we encourage you to apply!
Candidates must meet New Mexico's reciprocity requirements and obtain the required New Mexico EE-98J credential before performing work requiring that license. Reciprocity is not automatic.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE – NOT REQUIRED
- Data center or mission-critical construction projects
- Low-voltage or telecommunications infrastructure installation
- Commercial or industrial electrical construction
- Crew leadership, lead technician, or foreman experience
- Fiber optic or structured cabling installation
- OSHA 10 certification
- Experience working on large construction projects
APPLY TODAY!
If you hold an active New Mexico ES-7J or EE-98J license, or a qualifying journeyman electrician license from an eligible reciprocal state, we want to speak with you!
Whether your background is in commercial electrical work, low-voltage systems, or telecommunications, this is an opportunity to work on a major data center construction project.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
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We are a local staffing agency that works very closely with our employees and our clients to make sure we support everyone.
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