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Electrical Trainee

Power Design, Inc.
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
About The Position

Looking for a new role in the electrical world? We’re searching for an ambitious Electrical Trainee to join our growing team! Power Design is all about hands-on training and collaboration, and with the mentorship of our seasoned Electrical Foremen, this position be deeply involved in the installation of electrical systems on our exciting new projects.

Want to help us turn our innovative designs into reality? Learn more about this role below and apply today!

Position Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatuses, and components using testing equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, as well as ensure compliance with codes
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
  • Maintain current Electrician’s License or identification card to meet governmental regulations
  • Support Superintendents and Electrical Foremen to ensure jobsite safety and security

Here’s What We’re Looking For

  • OSHA 30 certification preferred
  • 3 years of experience as an Electrician
  • Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and construction safety requirements
  • Pay range is $18.00 - $43.00 an hour
  • Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, including holidays, and more.

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.

Salary : $18 - $43

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