Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Licensed Journeyman Electrician!! $57/HOUR and $178 PER DIEM 7 DAYS!

QTS Data Center | Cedar Rapids, IA

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Travelers Welcome: Candidates from reciprocating states may apply.

License Required: Valid Journeyman Electrician License

Position Overview

We are hiring Licensed Journeyman Electricians for a long-term data center construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This opportunity offers excellent pay, consistent overtime, daily per diem, and the chance to work on a large-scale, mission-critical facility. Electricians will be responsible for conduit installation, power distribution, equipment installation, and commissioning support.

Pay & Benefits

• $57 an hour

• 60+ hours per week

• 10-12 hour shifts, 5 days per week

• Built-in weekly overtime

• $178/day per diem (7 days per week)

• Weekly earnings of approximately $4,000+

Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit

• Pull wire and complete terminations

• Install switchgear, panels, lighting systems, and cabling

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems

• Work with low- and medium-voltage equipment

• Support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction activities

• Ensure all work meets NEC requirements, project specifications, and safety standards

• Coordinate with project leadership and other trades on-site

• Maintain accurate installation and project documentation

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman Electrician License

• Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience

• Strong conduit bending and installation skills

• Experience with terminations, panels, and power distribution systems

• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics

• Electrical troubleshooting experience

• Data center experience preferred but not required

Accepted Reciprocal Licenses

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Apply Today

If you're a licensed Journeyman Electrician looking for a high-paying opportunity with steady overtime, per diem, and long-term work at one of the nation's largest data center projects, we'd like to speak with you. Immediate openings available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $57.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

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.