Albuquerque sits in PNM’s central New Mexico territory, with distribution and transmission work tied to desert heat load, wildfire risk, and mesa terrain infrastructure. Employers include PNM, Wilson Construction, MasTec Utility Services, and Sturgeon Electric. Average Albuquerque lineman salary: $81,560 annually. Nearby hiring hubs: Rio Rancho , Los Lunas , Belen , Santa Fe , Socorro . New Mexico contractors require EE-98J electrical classification; utilities expect a Class A CDL for lineworkers. Browse open lineman jobs in Albuquerque below.