Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

A large-scale data center construction site in Cedar Rapids is seeking multiple licensed Journeyman Electricians for long-term work. This role offers high earning potential, steady overtime, and daily per diem. Electricians will support installation, conduit work, power distribution, and commissioning activities within a mission-critical environment.

• Pay: $64/hour
• Hours:
  
  5 days/week, 10-12 hour shifts (minimum 60 hours/week)
• Overtime:
  Built-in weekly OT
• Estimated Weekly Take-Home: ~$4,000+
• Per Diem: $178/day - 7 days a week (approx. $62,000+ annually)

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit
• Pull wire and perform terminations
• Install lighting systems, switch gear, panels, and cable
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Work with low- and medium-voltage systems
• Support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, project specifications, and safety standards
• Collaborate with foremen, project managers, and other trades on site
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations and system updates

Required Experience:

• Journeyman-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction
• Conduit bending (EMT & rigid)
• Terminations and panel work
• Lighting and electrical system installation
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Experience on large-scale projects; data center experience preferred

Licensing Requirements:

A valid Journeyman Electrician License is required. Eligible licenses must be from a state with Iowa reciprocity, including: AK, AR, CO, MN, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI, WY