Field Electrician

Join GlacierGrid – Powering Sustainable Businesses for the Future

GlacierGrid is on a mission to revolutionize how the restaurant, convenience store, and hospitality industries manage energy and temperature monitoring, reducing energy waste, increasing profitability, and making sustainability effortless. We're a rapidly scaling technology startup trusted by global and established brands like McDonald's, Domino's, Dutch Bros, Burger King, 7-Eleven, and Panda Express to significantly reduce emissions and operational inefficiencies. Our innovative LoRaWAN-powered solutions protect the planet while driving meaningful results for our customers.

If you’re passionate about sustainability, technology, and solving complex business challenges, GlacierGrid is where you belong.

Field Electrician

Location: Remote (US-based, with frequent travel); preference for Texas based

Compensation: $60,000–$95,000 + 0.05%–0.1% equity

Additional Compensation: Travel stipends and emergency service bonuses

Company Overview

Our company is a leading energy industry player dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the ever-growing demand for energy.  GlacierGrid focuses on shifting and reducing electricity usage for commercial establishments. 

About the Role

GlacierGrid is seeking a skilled and adaptable Field Electrician to support the deployment of our energy management hardware at commercial sites across the U.S. You’ll be responsible for installing sub-meters, load controllers, and three-phase meters, primarily at quick-service restaurants (QSRs), convenience stores, and other multi-site commercial facilities. In addition to electrical work, you’ll assist with the installation and maintenance of smart thermostats and related HVAC hardware, working closely with our in-house and third-party HVAC technicians.

This is a field-heavy role requiring up to 75% travel monthly. You'll coordinate closely with our Engineering, Product, and Business Innovation teams to ensure seamless installs, troubleshoot issues, and help scale our field operations nationwide.

Responsibilities: 

• Install and commission sub-meters, load controllers, and three-phase meters at customer sites
• Ensure safe and compliant connections within electrical panels and across commercial building infrastructure
• Assist with installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of smart thermostats and HVAC-related IoT hardware
• Travel to customer sites across the U.S. (approximately 75% of the time)
• Perform site surveys and recommend installation approaches based on building layouts and infrastructure
• Collaborate with in-house engineers and remote support teams to solve field issues
• Document work completed and provide feedback for improving installation processes and hardware design
• Help vet and train third-party contractors or electricians as needed
  
  

About You

• Licensed electrician (Journeyman or Master, depending on state requirements)
• Preference for licensing in Texas and Utah
• 3–5+ years of commercial electrical experience, preferably including panel work and metering installations
• Comfortable working in live electrical panels and interpreting single-line diagrams and site plans
• Experience with 3-phase electrical systems and low-voltage controls
• Familiar with smart building systems, IoT devices, and network setups (e.g., WiFi, gateways)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in the field
• Willing and able to travel frequently (up to 75% per month) across the U.S.
• Organized, dependable, and committed to safety, quality, and documentation

More about GlacierGrid

Founded by entrepreneurs from Harvard, Columbia, and UC Santa Barbara, GlacierGrid partners with industry-leading brands to significantly reduce energy and food waste, addressing critical climate issues. We’re supported by top-tier venture capitalists (Zero Infinity Partners, D.E. Shaw, Sequoia Capital, Social Capital) and headquartered in San Francisco.

Our Commitment

At GlacierGrid, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.