Commercial Journeyman Electrician

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Commercial Journeyman Electrician for data center and mission-critical projects in Northern Virginia. The role requires 5+ years of commercial electrical experience, conduit/wire installation, terminations, and blueprints interpretation, with strong safety and coordination on-site.

You will work with foremen and project teams to install and maintain critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with codes and project specs in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial electrical experience.
• Journeyman-level electrical installation, troubleshooting, and testing skills.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and construction drawings.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.
• Ability to provide and properly use required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical systems.
• Install panelboards, transformers, MCCs, motors, circuit breakers and related equipment.
• Install conduit, raceways, junction boxes and supports; pull and terminate wiring.
• Read blueprints and ensure installations meet codes and project specs.
• Coordinate daily activities with foremen, superintendents, and other trades; maintain safety focus.

Skills

Conduit installation

Wire pulling

Electrical terminations

Panel installation

Blueprint reading

Electrical testing

OSHA 10

Job description

Job Description

Industrial/Commercial Electrician - Data Center Construction

Location: Sterling, VA | Northern Virginia

Pay Range: $30.00-$38.00/hour (DOE)

Per Diem: $160 per day

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Industry: Commercial Construction | Data Centers | Mission-Critical Infrastructure

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Journeyman Electrician to support large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects throughout Northern Virginia.

This position is ideal for an electrician with 5+ years of commercial electrical experience who is skilled in conduit installation, wire pulling, electrical terminations, troubleshooting, and testing.

You’ll work alongside experienced electrical contractors, foremen, and project teams to install and maintain critical electrical infrastructure while ensuring all work meets project specifications, electrical codes, and strict safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Electrical Installation

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical systems.
• Install panelboards, transformers, motor control centers, motors, circuit breakers, and associated electrical equipment.
• Install conduit, raceways, junction boxes, outlet boxes, and electrical supports.
• Pull, route, label, and terminate electrical wiring and cables.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction specifications.
• Perform electrical installations in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.

Jobsite Safety & Coordination

• Follow OSHA requirements and all site-specific safety procedures.
• Maintain proper PPE and safe working practices.
• Work safely from ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and elevated work platforms.
• Coordinate daily activities with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and other trades.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly maintained tools.
• Follow all data center security and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial electrical experience.
• Journeyman-level electrical installation, troubleshooting, and testing skills.
• Strong knowledge of conduit installation, wire pulling, electrical terminations, and panel installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and construction drawings.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.
• Ability to provide and properly use required PPE.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work independently or as part of an electrical construction crew.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in active construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience with large commercial electrical installations.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment and critical power infrastructure.
• Previous experience working on fast-paced, large-scale construction projects.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Active commercial and data center construction sites.
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Ability to safely handle electrical tools, equipment, conduit, and construction materials.
• Strict compliance with PPE, electrical safety, and site security requirements.

Compensation & Employment Opportunity

• $30.00-$38.00/hour, based on experience.
• Overtime pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Experience working on major Northern Virginia data center construction projects.
• Opportunity to expand skills in mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Potential for long‑term employment based on performance and business needs.

Work Authorization & Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must complete the required Form I‑9 employment eligibility verification.

This employer does not provide current or future visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.