Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is looking for a Journeyman Electrician to diagnose and repair field issues, rework installs to pass inspections, train new install crews, and inspect installs for quality control for Base's battery fleet in Austin.

Responsibilities :

All in-field activities include :

Installing home backup batteries

Troubleshooting and diagnosing field failures

Inspection failure repairs

Onboarding and facilitating training of new installer crews

Meeting with inspectors and AHJs

Sit for inspections

Understand Base hardware, general electrical principles, NEC Codes

Respond to on-call duties for emergent electrical issues during nights and weekends on a scheduled, rotational basis

Required Skills / Qualifications :

4+ years of relevant work experience required

Residential Wireman or Journeyman

Experience with battery back up systems, EV Chargers, or whole home generators

Benefits :

Journeyman : $37 / hr - $39 / hr

Wireman : $32 / hr - $37hr

Advance your career : enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one :

In-Person Only : We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

Challenge the Status Quo : Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles >

rules.

Move Fast : Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

Give & Get Feedback : Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

Own the Outcome : Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

Act Like an Owner : Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

Be Decisive : Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

Bring the Intensity : This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.

Compensation Range : $25.00 - $50.00