Journeyman Electrician

Seeking - Licensed Journeyman Electrician - Nebraska

Job Description

This role supports a large-scale data center project, where you install, route, and terminate electrical systems in a highly technical environment. You apply your journeyman-level expertise to perform safe, precise, and efficient electrical work, focusing on cable management, conduit installation, and terminations for mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure electrical wiring to support data center infrastructure, following project specifications and electrical codes.

• Perform wire pulling activities, including setting up, feeding, and organizing conductors through conduit and cable pathways.

• Build, assemble, and install cable tray systems to support and organize power and control cables throughout the facility.

• Install and work with large overhead conduit systems, including measuring, cutting, bending, and mounting conduit to support electrical distribution.

• Complete wire terminations in panels, junction boxes, equipment, and devices, ensuring proper labeling, torque, and connections according to standards.

• Interpret and follow electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts to execute installations accurately and efficiently.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment safely to perform installations and verify proper operation of electrical systems.

• Follow all site safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe work practices, to maintain a safe work environment.

• Coordinate with other electricians and trades on-site to sequence work, avoid conflicts, and meet project deadlines.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are properly stored and handled.

Essential Skills

• Active journeyman electrician license in Nebraska or a journeyman license from a reciprocating state (AR, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX, WY) with the ability to reciprocate to Nebraska.

• Demonstrated experience performing wire pulling on commercial or industrial projects.

• Hands-on experience building and installing cable tray systems.

• Proficiency installing and working with large overhead conduit, including measuring, cutting, bending, and securing conduit.

• Ability to perform accurate and neat wire terminations in panels, junction boxes, and equipment.

• Strong understanding of electrical codes and safe work practices in a construction or industrial environment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and layout plans.

• Capability to work safely at heights and on ladders or lifts as required for overhead work.

• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks, lift materials, and work extended shifts on a construction site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects.

• Familiarity with structured cable management and high-density electrical installations.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and coordination skills with other trades and site personnel.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, organized, and code-compliant installations.

Why Work Here?

You contribute to a high-profile data center project that offers consistent, full-time hours and the opportunity to work with modern, large-scale electrical systems. The role provides steady, long shifts that can support strong earning potential, along with daily per diem support for eligible workers. You join a professional site environment where safety, craftsmanship, and collaboration are valued, and where you can expand your experience on complex, mission-critical infrastructure.

Work Environment

The position is based at a data center project located on S. 54th St. in Papillion, Nebraska. You work primarily on an active construction site, focusing on electrical installations within a large, technically advanced facility. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Saturday shifts from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering extended daily hours. Eligible workers receive a daily per diem, provided seven days per week, to support travel-related expenses. The role involves working at heights, on ladders, and around heavy equipment, and you regularly use standard electrician tools, power tools, and materials such as conduit, cable tray, and wiring. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and teamwork in a structured, project-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Papillion, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Papillion, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Papillion,NE.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.