Traveling Apprentice Electrician – Sports Lighting & Scoreboards (Paid Travel + Growth)

Apprentice Electrician (2 + years)
Rocky Mountain Electric Systems (RMES)
Based in Denver, CO (Travel Required)

Overview

Rocky Mountain Electric Systems is looking for a Apprentice Electrician based in the Denver area who’s ready to grow their skills, gain specialized experience, and build a long-term career.

This role is ideal for electricians who are early in their career and looking to expand beyond typical commercial work into unique, high-visibility projects like sports lighting, signage, and scoreboard systems.

About Us

Rocky Mountain Electric Systems (RMES) is a growing electrical contractor specializing in commercial installations with a strong focus on sports lighting and electrical systems. Our projects range from small-profile local parks and schools to high-profile installations for professional sports venues, including signage and scoreboards.

We currently perform work across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, with plans to continue expanding our footprint into new territories. This growth creates opportunities for our team to take on new challenges, travel, and advance within the company.

Join us as we expand into new markets and grow our team from within.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work, supporting our team, and developing electricians through hands-on, in-field training in a specialized niche of the industry.

Learn more about us: https://www.rmesys.com/

What You’ll Do

Assist and perform installation of commercial electrical systems:
Lighting, controls, and monitoring systems
Conduit bending and installation
Panel work and wiring
Electrical signs and scoreboards
Perform aerial work (up to and exceeding 100 ft) using lifts and access equipment
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions on a daily basis
Lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs
Work alongside licensed electricians while continuing to develop your own advanced skillset
Maintain job site efficiency, safety, and quality standards
Travel to project sites as needed

What We’re Looking For

Commercial electrical experience (leadership experience is a plus, not required)
Willingness to undertake daily regional travel, short-term overnight stays (1–2 weeks), and extended out-of-state deployments (30+ days). Please see compensation for more information on paid travel expenses.
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn specialized systems
Ability to work independently and grow into leadership roles
Valid driver’s license
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Eager to learn, advance skills, and actively work toward future electrical licensure .

Preferred (Not Required)

Aerial lift certification
Forklift certification
OSHA 10 certification
In-field metal fabrication experience

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate: $25–$40/hour (based on experience and existing certifications)
Travel pay: Fully compensated travel hours
Per diem: $50/day for food
Company-paid lodging
Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Performance-based raises tied to skill growth and responsibility

Benefits

Consistent project pipeline
Company-provided certification classes after 90 days of employment
Paid, hands-on training in specialized electrical systems
Clear path to higher-level roles and increased earnings

Why Electricians Choose RMES

Build expertise in a unique niche (sports lighting & scoreboards)
Work on projects ranging from local parks to professional venues
Get paid to travel while gaining high-value experience
Grow quickly through real-world, in-field training
Be part of a team that invests in your long-term development

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced electrician in the Denver area looking to grow your skills, work on unique projects, and build a career—not just hold a position—we want to talk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

This position requires extreme travel flexibility, including daily regional travel (up to 2 hours each way), 1-2 week overnight stays, and out-of-state deployments of 30+ consecutive days. Are you fully able and willing to meet all of these travel requirements?
Are you willing and eligible to obtain electrical licenses in multiple states if the company assists with the process?
How many years of commercial or industrial electrical experience do you have?
Are you forklift certified?
Do you hold a valid OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card? If so, which one?
Are you aerial lift certified?
Do you have hands-on experience with conduit bending, installing racking, and setting up electrical supports?

Work Location: In person

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