Journeyman Electrician - Mission Critical Data Center

Journeyman Electrician - Mission Critical Data Center

Department: National Accounts
Reports to: Traveling Site Superintendent / Project Manager
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Compensation: $42 to $48 per hour (based on experience), Per Diem and a Retention Bonus

Base Pay Range: $52.00/yr - $55.00/yr

Standard

Schedule:

5/10s + 1/8 (5 days at 10 hours and 1 day at 8 hours each week)
Overtime: Available
Project Duration: 1 year+ with additional steady work.

• Daily Per Diem: $120 (Paid daily, 7 days a week)
• Retention Bonus:
  An additional $5.00 per hour
• Journeyman Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 (Disbursed 30 days following the start date)

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of electrical crews working on a Mission Critical Data Center project.
• Supervise apprentices, journeymen, and assigned labor to ensure productivity, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Interpret and implement electrical blueprints, one-line diagrams, and schematics.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC, OSHA, and Enterprise Electrical safety regulations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and job hazard analysis (JHA).
• Collaborate with the site superintendent and project managers to coordinate manpower and scheduling requirements.
• Supervise material handling, deliveries, and equipment staging.
• Support commissioning and QA/QC tasks related to mission-critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switch gear, etc.).
• Document field activities, production logs, and issues using reporting tools on a daily basis.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior electricians in technical skills and safety protocols.

• Must have an active Iowa Journeyman License (or a comparable state license);
  Master Electrician designation is preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical construction projects for Data Centers.
• Demonstrated Experience With Mission Critical Data Center Projects (required).
• In-depth knowledge of NEC codes, OSHA regulations, and critical electrical systems.
• Capability to read and understand construction drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Experience with electrical systems typically found in data centers, including UPS, generators, switch gear, grounding systems, and redundant power infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be willing to travel and be available for full-time on-site work in Cedar Rapids, IA, for 6 months, with subsequent projects starting immediately after.

• Full-time job opportunity
• A culture that promotes collaboration and support
• 401k plan accessible after 90 days of employment
• Sign-on bonus available
• Retention bonus provided
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Days
• Paid holidays totaling 8.5 days annually
• Competitive salary, regular working hours
• Access to continual educational resources and opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and training
• Comprehensive health insurance covering Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life insurance options including Basic, Voluntary, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Training and development programs available