Electrician

Journeyman & Apprentice Electricians
Travel Role, | Memphis, TN
+5 years required, $30-$60 an Hour + $160/Day Per Diem (Paid All 7 Days) + Overtime + Equity Opportunity

Bilingual English/Spanish Electricians are highly encouraged to apply.
We're hiring Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians for a large-scale data center construction project in Memphis, TN. This is an opportunity to work on one of the most significant technology infrastructure projects in the country while earning strong wages, consistent overtime, daily per diem, and long-term career growth.
If you're looking for a travel opportunity with substantial hours, competitive pay, and the chance to work on cutting-edge electrical systems, we want to speak with you.
Compensation & Schedule

• $30-$60/hour based on experience
• $160/day per diem paid all 7 days
• Consistent overtime available
• Travel-based assignment
• Contract-to-Hire opportunity
• Potential equity package available upon permanent conversion

What You'll Be Doing

• Install conduit, cable tray, underground duct bank, cable, and wire
• Perform 415V and 480V electrical installations and terminations
• Install and assist with commissioning switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS systems, and power distribution equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and construction drawings
• Support startup, testing, and energization activities
• Follow NFPA 70E standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Utilize multimeters, meggers, ammeters, and other electrical testing equipment
• Support industrial and data center construction projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial, commercial, or data center electrical construction experience preferred
• Experience installing conduit, cable tray, wire, and electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and construction documents
• Experience with electrical terminations and power distribution equipment
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in active construction environments
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus

Preferred Experience

• State Journeyman Electrician License
• Data center construction experience
• Medium-voltage experience
• Experience with switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS systems, and grounding installations

Why This Opportunity?

• Up to $60/hour plus overtime
• $160/day per diem paid all 7 days
• Opportunity to work on a landmark technology infrastructure project
• Long-term career growth potential
• Immediate openings available
• Travel opportunities across major projects
• Potential company equity upon permanent conversion

Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours to discuss the opportunity and next steps
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
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 Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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):
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