Journeyman Electrician - 64HR/175 Per Diem

Journeyman Electrician/Master
Pay: $64/hr
Per Diem: $175/day (7 days/week)
Schedule: Full-time, 3.5 years of work for this project
Hours: 60-70 hours per week
Location: Iowa - Travel Required
Project: Large-scale data center construction
Position Overview

We're seeking a Licensed Electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician to join a highperformance team building a new hyperscale data center in Iowa. This is a travel assignment offering premium pay, consistent overtime potential, and a strong per diem package for 7 days a week.
Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems for a large data center build
• Perform conduit work, terminations, switchgear installation, and panel work
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics
• Work safely within NEC standards and site-specific safety protocols
• Collaborate with foremen, project managers, and other trades on fastpaced milestones
• Complete daily documentation and maintain high-quality workmanship

Required Qualifications

• Active Electrical Journeyman License or Master Electrician License (Iowa reciprocity required)
• 3+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
• Ability to travel and work full-time in Iowa
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and large-scale electrical systems
• Ability to work in a physically demanding construction environment

This is a major data center build with cutting-edge infrastructure, long-term work, and a top-tier compensation package. Ideal for electricians who want consistent hours, strong pay, and a high-profile project on their résumé.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $64.00/hr.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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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.

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