Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

We are hiring experienced Licensed Journeyman Electricians for a 12+ month project at a data center located in Fairfax, IA. This role is designed for seasoned electricians with strong commercial or industrial backgrounds who are comfortable working in a large-scale, mission-critical environment.

Electricians will support electrical installation, energization, testing, and commissioning activities throughout the project. Candidates should be experienced reading electrical drawings and schematics, working with complex electrical distribution systems, and performing work safely in an active data center construction environment.

Schedule:

• Typically 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shift on Saturday
• No Sundays
• Overtime and extended shifts are expected based on project needs

Per Diem: $178/day for qualified travelers, paid 7 days per week as long as all scheduled shifts are worked. If a scheduled shift is missed, per diem is only paid for days worked.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and support commercial and industrial electrical systems within a large-scale data center environment.
• Install and work with conduit, cable tray, electrical devices, equipment, and associated electrical distribution systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, risers, schematics, installation plans, and electrical specifications.
• Perform electrical work involving switchgear, controls, transfer schemes, and related mission-critical systems.
• Support First Time Energization (FTE) activities and electrical switching procedures.
• Support and follow AutoLOTO and site-specific lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with load bank connections, testing, and removals.
• Perform device trim, terminations, equipment connections, and related electrical installation work.
• Support Level 3 through Level 5 commissioning activities.
• Identify installation or system issues and communicate effectively with project supervision and commissioning teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on workmanship, safety, documentation, and project specifications.
• Follow all site safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and data center security protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician with 7+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program.
• Iowa Journeyman Electrician license preferred, or ability to obtain Iowa licensing through reciprocity.
• Journeyman licenses from the following states may qualify for reciprocity with Iowa: Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Minnesota (MN), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), New Hampshire (NH), North Dakota (ND), Oklahoma (OK), South Dakota (SD), Texas (TX), Wisconsin (WI), and Wyoming (WY).
• Candidates should ideally complete the reciprocity process prior to starting onsite.
• Candidates approaching one full year of holding their Journeyman license may be considered if they will become reciprocity-eligible within approximately three months.
• Previous experience working in data centers or other mission-critical environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with switchgear, controls, transfer schemes, electrical commissioning, and energization activities strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, risers, schematics, and installation plans.
• Experience with conduit, cable tray, device trim, load banks, and related electrical systems.
• Comfortable supporting First Time Energization, switching, AutoLOTO, load bank connections/removals, and Level 3 through Level 5 commissioning.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Must successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen and 7-year background check.
• Reliable transportation and ability to report to the jobsite on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding construction environment, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with project supervision, commissioning personnel, and other electrical trades.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining project quality and safety standards.
• Must be comfortable working extended shifts and Saturdays as required by the project schedule.
• Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access data center environment.

SOLID Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOLID Personnel is a niche specific skilled trades recruiting & staffing firm founded in 2013. Our unique industry experience, and streamline staffing solutions separate us from the pack. SOLID is your one-stop shop for all professional recruiting & staffing needs in the following fields: Construction & Energy, Telecommunications, Low Voltage and Security.

SOLID Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

SOLID Personnel is a niche specific skilled trades recruiting & staffing firm founded in 2013. Our unique industry experience, and streamline staffing solutions separate us from the pack. SOLID is your one-stop shop for all professional recruiting & staffing needs in the following fields: Construction & Energy, Telecommunications, Low Voltage and Security. \r\n\r\nSOLID Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.