Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Hiring Licensed Journeyman Electricians

Iowa | Data Center Project | 3-Year Opportunity

Compensation & Benefits

• $50/hour base pay
• 60+ hours/week (overtime guaranteed)
• $178/day per diem
• Paid travel & lodging provided
• Consistent long-term work (3-year project)

Position Overview

We are seeking Licensed Journeyman Electricians to join a large-scale data center construction project in Iowa. This is a long-term, high-paying opportunity with steady overtime, travel support, and per diem—ideal for electricians looking for stability and strong weekly earnings.

Schedule

• 5 days/week
• 12-hour shifts
• 60+ hours weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Install and bend conduit (EMT and rigid)
• Pull wire and complete terminations
• Install lighting systems, switchgear, panels, and cabling
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Work with low- and medium-voltage systems
• Support large-scale commercial/industrial construction efforts

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical work
• Strong skills in:
• Conduit bending (EMT & rigid)
• Terminations and panel work
• Electrical system installation
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Troubleshooting electrical systems
• Experience on large-scale projects (data center experience a plus)

License Requirements

Must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician License from one of the following reciprocal states: AK, AR, CO, MN, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI, WY

Why This Opportunity?

• Long-term 3-year project stability
• High weekly earnings with guaranteed OT
• Travel-friendly with housing + per diem covered
• Work on a major, high-profile data center build

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 solving for 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.

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.

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