Unlicensed Medium Voltage Electrician – Mission Critical Data Center Project

Overview

Helix Electric is hiring experienced Medium Voltage (MV) Electricians to support a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center project. This role focuses on installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of 5kV–35kV electrical systems across a high‑availability campus.

Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the nation’s most successful open‑shop electrical contractors, delivering expertise across nearly every sector of electrical construction, including:

• Design/build services
• Industrial and commercial projects
• Mixed‑use/multi‑family developments
• Government, institutional, utility, and communication facilities

Our teams include world‑class technical experts who maintain long‑standing customer relationships and a strong reputation for innovation and delivery.

• Install, splice, and terminate shielded MV cable (5kV–35kV)
• Perform stress cones, load‑break elbows, and cold‑shrink/heat‑shrink terminations
• Install and work with medium‑voltage switch gear (ABB, Eaton, Siemens, Schneider)
• Assist with padmount transformers, utility tie‑ins, and primary distribution
• Execute switching orders, LOTO, and follow all site safety protocols
• Perform megger, phasing, and hi‑pot/VLF testing (with supervision or NETA team)
• Interpret one‑line diagrams and wiring schematics
• Collaborate directly with commissioning teams during energization

• 5+ years as a commercial or MV electrician
• Experience with 5kV–35kV cable systems
• Strong understanding of arc‑flash PPE and MV safety practices
• Ability to read technical drawings, one‑lines, and switching procedures
• Must meet background and site badging requirements
• Must have Osha
  10/30

• 5yrs of mission critical projects
• 3M, Prysmian, or Hendrix termination training
• Previous data center or substation experience
• Exposure to NETA testing environments

• Multi‑year project with strong overtime potential
• Cutting‑edge, mission‑critical work environment
• Best‑in‑class safety program
• Consistent workflow and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative field leadership and efficient jobsite logistics

• Competitive wages and full‑time stable employment
• 100% employer‑paid Medical & Dental, with Vision options available
• Employer‑paid Life and AD&D, with additional buy‑up options
• Rich 401(k) employer match with aggressive vesting schedule
• Vacation, Sick Pay, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits