Electrician Jobs in New Mexico

Electricians play a vital role in the construction industry as they are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in new constructions, renovations, or expansions. Their job typically involves reading and interpreting blueprints, circuit diagrams, and other technical documents, installing electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment, running wires and cables, inspecting electrical components for safety and quality control, troubleshooting system failures, and ensuring compliance with state and local building regulations. Electricians also perform routine maintenance to ensure the electrical system is safe and running efficiently.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, critical thinking, physical stamina and dexterity, and a keen eye for detail. Additionally, they should be familiar with various tools and equipment used in the trade and have a strong understanding of electrical theory, codes, and standards. In terms of certification, most states require electricians to be licensed. This usually involves completing an apprenticeship or technical training program, passing a comprehensive exam, and accumulating a certain number of hours of on-the-job training. Prior to becoming a licensed Electrician, individuals may gain experience and skills in roles such as an Electrician's Helper, an Electrical Apprentice, or a Journeyman Electrician.

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Journeyman Electrician

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Certified Electrician

  • Texico, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Texico, NM
  • 6 days ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

Licensed Electrician

  • Clovis, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 6 days ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

Electrician

  • Grady, NM
  • 20 days ago
  • Grady, NM
  • 20 days ago

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable...

Residential electrician/ helper wanted

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Looking for a Journeyman Residential Electrician or helper. Pay depending on experience. Some over time 40 hours guaranteed. Call me for interview Uriel Ocana ......

Facilities Maintenance Electrician

  • Farmington, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, grounding systems, workstations and equipment....

Journeyman Electrician

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 12 hours ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 12 hours ago

Electrician License Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 25 pounds Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl Ability to correctly rig and hoist...

Compliance Inspector - Electrician

  • NM
  • 12 hours ago
  • NM
  • 12 hours ago

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a...

Journeymen Electricians And Helpers

  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 1 day ago

LICENSED JOURNEYMEN, ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS WANTED. MUST BE VALID CARD HOLDER. FOR RESIDENTIAL NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IN ALAMOGORDO AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF NEW MEXICO....

Journeymen Electricians

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

LICENSED JOURNEYMEN WANTED ALSO EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS. MUST BE VALID CARD HOLDER....

Journeyman Electricians and Apprentices

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for the best Residential and Commercial Electricians in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas....

Electrician I

  • Jal, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Jal, NM
  • 6 days ago

Proficiency in any of the following is a plus: industrial communications, PLC programming or other adder logic, instrumentation, oilfield design and wiring methods, managing electricians and projects...

I&E Journeyman Electrician

  • Artesia, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Artesia, NM
  • 6 days ago

I&E Journeyman Electrician Location: Artesia, NM Job Id: 5103 # of Openings: 1 I&E Journeyman Electrician (Carlsbad, NM) Pay: $38 - $50 per hour DOE Relocation Available Expiration Date of Job Posting...

Journeyman Electrician (5544)

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 days ago

Journeyman Electrician (5544) JobID: 14093 Position Type: Maintenance/Physical Plant/Journeyman Electrician Date Posted: 4/22/2025 Location: Physical Plant Closing Date: 04/27/2025   Additional...

Diagnostic Electrician - Mill

  • Bayard, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Bayard, NM
  • 7 days ago

What You Will Do Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization; may mentor or train...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


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Salary for Electrician Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in New Mexico offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.3%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Master's Degree
6.8%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in New Mexico
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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