About the Role
An Apprentice Electrician is skilled in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across a variety of buildings and high-profile venues. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-changing environments, enjoys problem-solving, and delivers safe, high-quality work. Electrical work will be centered around events and complex facility operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, panels, outlets, conduit, and lighting.
- Perform preventive maintenance and electrical upgrades across multiple buildings and venues.
- Coordinate temporary power setups for large-scale events and race weekends.
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and site plans.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and OSHA regulations.
- Support emergency power systems and event response as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Collaborate with other trades and contractors on projects and renovations.
Requirements
- Valid Texas Apprentice Electrician License.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization.
- Ability to drive the team and organization for results and make timely decisions.
- Ability to manage projects, organize people and processes, and create a resourceful workflow.
- Ability to be trusted to act truthfully and value direct, honest communication.
- Minimum 4–6 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience.
- Strong understanding of power distribution, low-voltage systems, and high-capacity load demands.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and on elevated platforms or lifts.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays during events.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical schematic interpretation
- Site plan interpretation
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision making
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Power distribution
- Low-voltage systems
- High-capacity load demands
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Working on elevated platforms or lifts
- Backup generators
- Lighting control systems
- Kitchen equipment power needs
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Weekend work
- Various working hours depending on the season
Experience Level
- 4-6 years commercial/industrial electrical experience
Education Level
- Valid Texas Apprentice Electrician License
Salary/Compensations
- Commensurate with experience
About the Company
- Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX.
- The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
- Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides.
Equal Opportunity
- COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
