Journeyman Electrician - Data Center
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This is not a job for someone who needs to be told what to do twice. We are looking for a self-starter who can read the drawings, sequence the work, direct a small crew, and deliver installations that pass QC the first time.
You will be installing power distribution and structured cabling infrastructure in a live construction environment with aggressive schedules, strict quality standards, and zero tolerance for rework.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Power Distribution & Feeders
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Install large copper feeders greater than 250 KCMIL (350, 500, and 750 MCM) - cable pulls, terminations, torque to spec, and cable management
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Set up and operate spool jacks, reel stands, cable rollers, and pulling equipment for heavy feeder pulls
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Install, set, align, and terminate PDUs and PDCs, including whip installation and circuit mapping
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Rack and stack equipment - mount, level, anchor, and bond gear per drawings and manufacturer requirements
Raceway & Support Systems
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Install cable tray and basket tray with complete support systems: trapeze hangers, all-thread rod, Unistrut, seismic bracing, and grounding and bonding of tray runs
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Lay out and install conduit - EMT, IMC, and rigid - including hand, mechanical, and hydraulic bending; offsets, saddles, kicks, and concentric bends to a professional standard
Structured Cabling
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Install, dress, terminate, and test Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A copper - jacks, patch panels, and permanent link certification
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Support fiber installation, termination, and dressing in pathways and cabinets
Quality Control & Testing
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Perform ohm testing, insulation resistance (megger) testing, and continuity verification
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Perform and document fiber testing - light source / power meter and OTDR
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Complete QC checklists, punch walks, and turnover documentation; identify and correct deficiencies before inspection
Crew Leadership
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Direct and mentor apprentices and helpers on a daily basis
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Coordinate material staging, tool needs, and daily work plans with the foreman
Requirements
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5+ years of prior hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data center experience
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Demonstrated experience with support and raceway install & large-conductor feeder installation (250 KCMIL and above)
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Ability to read and work from electrical drawings, one-lines, riser diagrams, and specifications
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OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred
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Proven ability to lead a crew and work with minimal supervision
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Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check for site badging
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Reliable transportation and availability for overtime, night shifts, and weekends as the schedule requires
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NFPA 70E / arc flash training and lockout-tagout experience
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Fiber termination and certification experience; fusion splicing a plus
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BICSI or manufacturer certification in structured cabling
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Experience with commissioning support and turnover documentation packages
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs, work from ladders and lifts at heights, work in confined spaces and overhead for extended periods, and stand, kneel, bend, and climb throughout the shift., * Do you have a minimal of 5 years of experience working in hyperscale data centers?
- Do you have experience supervising a crew?
- Do you have experience installing support system for cable and basket tray?
- Do you have experience installing cable tray and basket tray?
- Do you have experience installing large copper cable large such as 250 - 400KCMIL?
- Do you have experience installing bending conduit?
- Do you have experience creating material list?
- Do you havew experience installing fiber and cat5/6?
- Are you a US citizen or have legal clearance to work in the US?
Benefits & conditions
$50 - $55 an hour 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid holidays Full-time Overtime, Weekends as needed, Night shift Manassas, VA 20109, * Competitive hourly wage with consistent overtime opportunity
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Per diem for qualified travelers
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k)
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Paid time off and holidays
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A long-term project pipeline across multiple states - this is a career track, not a one-off job
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Advancement path to Lead Foreman for those who prove themselves.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About the company
ATMS is a turnkey design-build electrical and infrastructure contractor delivering mission-critical work across five market verticals: data centers, wireless and neutral host, EV charging, solar and battery storage, and federal and utility infrastructure.
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