About this role
Electrician - Starbase Project
Brownsville, TX | Contract-to-Hire | Hiring Multiple Skill Levels
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $30-$65/hour DOEPay is based on experience, certifications, and licensing:
- Electrician I: $30-$33/hr
- 3+ years of electrical experience
- Electrician II: $34-$45/hr
- 5+ years of electrical experience - strong commercial or industrial electrical experience required
- Electrician III: $42-$48/hr
- Active Journeyman Electrician License
- Electrician IV: $45-$50/hr
- Active Journeyman License
- Medium Voltage (MV) experience
- Master Electricians / Specialty Experience: Up to $65/hr
Additional Compensation
$125/day Per Diem for travelers living 75+ miles from the job site Overtime available Contract-to-Hire opportunity Weekly pay
Position Overview
Join one of the most exciting industrial construction projects in the country at Starbase in Brownsville, TX. We are seeking experienced Electricians to support the installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of industrial electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems
- Pull wire and install conduit, cable tray, and duct banks
- Perform 480V terminations and equipment connections
- Read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits and systems
- Perform electrical testing using multimeters, meggers, and other testing equipment
- Support commissioning, startup, and energization activities
- Follow all safety procedures and electrical codes
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years of electrical experience
- Experience bending conduit and pulling wire
- Experience with electrical installations and terminations
- Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
- Experience using electrical hand tools and testing equipment
- Ability to work safely in an industrial or commercial construction environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician License
- NCCER Certification
- Medium Voltage (MV) experience
- Industrial construction experience
- Experience with commissioning and startup activities
- Strong understanding of NEC codes and safety practices
Work Environment
- Industrial construction job site
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work at heights, on lifts, and in confined spaces
- Ability to lift and move materials and equipment
- Overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts as required
Why Apply?
- Earn up to $65/hour
- $125/day Per Diem
- Long-term project with contract-to-hire potential
- Significant overtime opportunities
- Work on a high-profile industrial construction project
- Opportunity for advancement based on experience and licensing
Apply today to join the Starbase Project team and take your electrical career to the next level.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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