Travel Electrician - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Travel Electrician (Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Construction)

$160.00/Day Per Diem

Job Description

This role focuses on industrial and data-center construction, installing and commissioning low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure in new-build environments. You will work as part of an internal construction team to install, terminate, and energize new systems from drawings, then turn them over to operations. The position is hourly with overtime, involves extensive travel on a rotation schedule, and is based primarily in Southaven, MS for low-voltage work, with medium-voltage work performed at various active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate new low-voltage electrical infrastructure, including conduit, cable tray, underground duct bank, cable, wire, and 480 V building and feeder work.
• Pull, land, torque, and energize new low-voltage equipment from construction drawings, one-line diagrams, manuals, and work packages, then turn systems over to operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout and grounding procedures and support the first energization of new 480 V systems.
• Perform hands-on work on 415 V and/or 480 V systems, including switchgear, busway, PDUs/UPS, main switchboards (MSBs), and grounding systems.
• Install medium-voltage infrastructure such as e-house medium-voltage switchgear (MVSG), generator step-up transformers (GSUs), 15 kV and 35 kV cable, and duct bank.
• Support hipot and very low frequency (VLF) testing of medium-voltage systems and work adjacent to live campus buses at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV.
• Build and commission new medium-voltage infrastructure from drawings, ensuring proper installation and terminations, and then turn completed systems over to operations.
• Apply NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269 safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and switching/clearance procedures for medium-voltage work.
• Use common electrical test tools such as multimeters, meggers, and ammeters to verify installations and support commissioning activities.
• Perform physical construction work, including routing, installing, and securing electrical materials, and working with construction hand and power tools.
• Work nights, weekends, and extended shifts as needed during construction and energization phases to meet project schedules.
• Travel 80% or more on a construction rotation to active data-center construction sites, mobilizing with project teams and moving with the work as new facilities come online.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of industrial or data-center electrical construction experience installing conduit, tray, duct bank, cable, and 480 V terminations.
• State journeyman electrician license for low-voltage inside-wireman work.
• At least 5+ years of medium-voltage construction experience at 5 kV or above; 415/480 V experience does not count toward medium-voltage requirements.
• Documented experience performing 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations, supported by a resume or manufacturer terminator cards.
• Industrial or data-center construction or commissioning experience, rather than facilities, service, or plant operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, manuals, and work packages.
• Hands-on installation skills, including working from prints, making terminations, landing and torquing conductors, and performing physical construction work.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures; OSHA 10 alone is not sufficient.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.269 requirements for medium-voltage switching, clearance, and safety.
• Proficiency with common electrical test instruments such as multimeters, meggers, and ammeters.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform tasks outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work in an hourly position with overtime, including nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction and energization.
• Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation, with per diem and/or housing provided while on site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working specifically in data-center construction environments.
• Experience supporting hipot and VLF testing of medium-voltage systems.
• Comfort working adjacent to live campus buses at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV.
• Experience installing e-house medium-voltage switchgear, generator step-up transformers, and associated duct banks.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures when working on energized or potentially energized equipment.
• Ability to function effectively on traveling project teams and adapt to changing site conditions and schedules.
• Comfort with an hourly + overtime compensation structure and rotation-based travel assignments.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-growing construction team that invests in long-term employee ownership and financial growth. Once you become a permanent employee, you receive $25,000 in equity that vests over four years, with 25% vesting after the first year and 6.25% vesting every quarter thereafter. This structure provides meaningful upside and aligns your success with the success of the organization, while offering steady hourly work with overtime opportunities and support for travel through per diem and housing.

Work Environment

This is a field-based, construction-focused role working primarily on industrial and data-center build projects rather than operating plants or facilities maintenance. You work with low-voltage systems at 415 V and 480 V and medium-voltage systems at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV, including switchgear, busway, PDUs/UPS, main switchboards, generator step-up transformers, and medium-voltage cable and duct banks. The role is hourly with overtime and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during critical construction and energization periods. You travel 80% or more on a rotation to active construction sites, with per diem and/or housing provided while on site. Work is physically demanding and performed at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions, using common electrical test tools and construction hand and power tools in a safety-driven environment governed by NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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 New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.

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.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.