Traveling Electrician (Data Center)

Are you an experienced electrician looking for high earning potential, extensive overtime, and paid travel opportunities? We are seeking skilled Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Electricians to support the installation, commissioning, and energization of electrical systems on some of the nation’s largest industrial and data center construction projects., As a Traveling Electrician, you will be responsible for installing, terminating, testing, commissioning, and energizing new electrical infrastructure for large-scale industrial and data center construction projects.

This is a hands-on construction role focused on building new electrical systems from the ground up.

This is NOT a facilities maintenance, service technician, or plant operations position., * Install conduit, cable tray, underground duct banks, feeder cable, and wire systems

• Perform electrical terminations and equipment connections
• Install, land, torque, and energize electrical equipment according to specifications
• Support 480V feeder and building electrical installations
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings
• Assist with commissioning and first-time energization activities
• Utilize electrical testing equipment including multimeters, meggers, and ammeters
• Follow NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
• Work safely outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces when required, Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Electrician Aerotek

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Operations Switchgear Low Voltage Multimeters Data Centers Blueprinting Team Building Commissioning Medium Voltage Health Advocacy One-Line Diagram, * Active Journeyman Electrician License preferred

• Minimum 5 years of industrial, mission-critical, or data center electrical experience, * 415V and 480V electrical systems
• Switchgear installation
• Busway systems
• PDU and UPS installations
• Main Switchboards (MSBs)
• Grounding systems
• Electrical terminations
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, * Minimum 5 years of Medium Voltage experience (5kV+)
• Proven experience performing 15kV and/or 35kV cable terminations, * Medium Voltage Switchgear (MVSG)
• Generator Step-Up Transformers (GSUs)
• 15kV and 35kV cable installations
• Underground duct bank systems
• Hipot and VLF testing support
• Working adjacent to energized medium-voltage equipment
• 12.47kV, 13.8kV, and 34.5kV systems

Knowledge Of:

• OSHA 1910.269
• NFPA 70E
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, * Minimum 5 years of industrial or data center electrical experience
• Experience installing conduit, cable tray, duct banks, feeder cable, and electrical terminations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and one-line diagrams
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment and hand/power tools
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes., This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects while earning competitive pay, receiving a generous $160/day per diem, and traveling across the country.

Compensation & Travel

Hourly Pay

• Electricians: $30.00 - $60.00/hour (based on experience)
• Foremen: $60.00 - $70.00/hour
• Overtime available

Travel Benefits

• $160/day Per Diem while traveling
• Travel to major project sites nationwide
• Rotation-based travel schedules
• 80%+ travel required

Long-Term Opportunity

• Contract-to-Hire position
• Opportunity to support large-scale, long-term data center construction projects
• Upon permanent hire, employees receive $25,000 in company equity, vesting over four years, Apply today to join a team building some of the most advanced data centers and industrial facilities in the country while maximizing your earnings through competitive pay, overtime, and a generous $160/day per diem program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southaven, MS. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $70.00/hr., Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.