Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician Pre-Fab Shop
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to work as a journeyman-level electrician in a busy pre-fabrication shop in Colonial Heights, Virginia, supporting a large data center project in Sandston. You will focus on building and assembling electrical boxes, interpreting both electrical and mechanical blueprints, and performing hands-on work with a variety of tools and materials in an industrial shop environment.
Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints to accurately assemble electrical boxes for a data center project.
• Perform pre-fabrication electrical assembly, including wiring, control wiring, data wiring, and bending conduit for industrial applications.
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently to complete heavy assembly tasks and installations.
• Construct, install, and assemble electrical components and systems in a shop/warehouse setting.
• Apply mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve issues during the assembly process.
• Perform basic welding tasks as needed to support fabrication and assembly work.
• Follow established construction and industrial safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman-level electrical experience with a minimum of 5+ years in the electrical trade (card not required).
• Proven pre-fabrication electrical assembly experience in a shop or warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints for electrical box assembly.
• Strong proficiency with hand and power tools used in electrical and industrial construction.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in control wiring, data wiring, and bending conduit.
• Experience in industrial electrical work and construction environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks associated with heavy assembly work.
• Commitment to following safety practices and procedures in a shop setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a pre-fab or shop-based electrical role.
• Welding experience, even at a basic level, is beneficial and may be used as needed.
• Experience working on data center or other large-scale industrial electrical projects.
• Comfort working with industrial conduit and complex wiring layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards in repetitive assembly work.

Why Work Here?
You will join a large, reputable organization that values skilled tradespeople and offers the opportunity to transition from contract to a permanent role. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes full benefits, paid time off, and holiday pay, supporting long-term stability and work-life balance. The environment encourages professional growth, allowing you to build your experience on high-profile projects while working with a dedicated and experienced team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 to Hire position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Chesterfield,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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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):
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