Traveling Electrician — UPS & Transfer Switch Specialist

About This Role

Looking for a hands-on Traveling Electrician based in Chicago to install, commission and maintain UPS systems and transfer switches from multiple manufacturers. This role is field-heavy — you'll be onsite at commercial and industrial facilities across the U.S. to ensure reliable backup power and uptime for critical systems. You must be comfortable with frequent domestic travel (50%–75%), working independently or leading small crews, troubleshooting electrical systems, and working directly with client site contacts and manufacturer tech support. Strong electrical skills, attention to detail during commissioning and testing, and reliable travel availability are essential.

What You'll Do

• • Install, wire and commission UPS systems, transfer switches and related PDUs per manufacturer specs and site drawings
• • Troubleshoot, test and perform preventive maintenance on standby and emergency power systems to ensure uptime
• • Work with multiple manufacturers' equipment — follow OEM procedures, firmware updates, and acceptance testing
• • Perform conduit bending, wireway/raceway installation and secure rack & equipment mounting on site
• • Document work (service reports, commissioning checklists), order/track parts, and communicate status to clients

What We're Looking For

• • Proven experience installing, commissioning and maintaining UPS systems, transfer switches and PDUs
• • Hands-on skills in conduit bending, transformer and distribution equipment installation/maintenance
• • Comfortable with medium/low voltage work, reading electrical schematics and performing load calculations
• • Willingness and ability to travel domestically 50%–75%, stay overnight, and work overtime as needed
• • Able to work independently on-site, lift tools/equipment, and follow safe work procedures

Qualifications

• • CPR, AED and First Aid
• • OSHA 10
• • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• • Journeyman electrician or equivalent field experience preferred
• • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices; NETA certification or manufacturer training a plus
• • English required; Spanish a plus

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay (DOE) plus travel per diem and mileage reimbursement or company vehicle
• • Overtime pay and paid travel time for longer jobs
• • Health insurance options and company-paid basic life insurance
• • Paid time off and holiday pay
• • Tool allowance and training/certification reimbursement
• • Stable schedule of projects with opportunities for steady travel assignments

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