Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Position Overview: A large-scale data center construction site in Cedar Rapids is seeking multiple licensed Journeyman Electricians for long-term work. This role offers high earning potential, steady overtime, and daily per diem. Electricians will support installation, conduit work, power distribution, and commissioning activities within a mission-critical environment.

*Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $64/hour
• Hours: 5 days/week, 10-12 hour shifts (minimum 60 hours/week)
• Overtime: Built-in weekly OT
• Estimated Weekly Take-Home: ~$4,000+
• Per Diem: $178/day - 7 days a week (approx. $62,000+ annually)

*Key Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit
• Pull wire and perform terminations
• Install lighting systems, switchgear, panels, and cable
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Work with low- and medium-voltage systems
• Support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, project specifications, and safety standards
• Collaborate with foremen, project managers, and other trades on site
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations and system updates

*Required Experience

• Journeyman-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction
• Conduit bending (EMT & rigid)
• Terminations and panel work
• Lighting and electrical system installation
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Experience on large-scale projects; data center experience preferred

*Licensing Requirements:

A valid Journeyman Electrician License is required. Eligible licenses must be from a state with Iowa reciprocity, including: AK, AR, CO, MN, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI, WY

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, IA.

The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $64.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.