Electrician

Leapros, Inc.; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick time

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Leapros Skilled Trades seeks an experienced Medium Voltage Electrician for a contract role in Southaven, MS. The candidate will support data center builds, travel extensively, and work on 12.47/13.8/34.5 kV systems with per diem and housing provided.

Requirements include 5+ years MV construction at 5 kV+, 15 kV/35 kV terminations, NFPA 70E/OSHA 1910.269 knowledge, and willingness to travel 80% or more on project rotations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on electrical construction experience at 5 kV and above.
• Documented 15 kV/35 kV terminations.
• Reading and interpreting MV one-lines and drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, arc-flash protocols.

Responsibilities

• Travel with internal teams to active data center sites and move between locations.
• Install and terminate 15 kV/35 kV cables using approved methods.
• Install MV switchgear, transformer step-up, duct banks, raceways for 12.47–34.5 kV.
• Connect control wiring for MV systems and equipment.
• Assist hipot, VLF, insulation-resistance testing with commissioning teams.
• Work near live MV buses under switching orders, cleanings, lockout/tagout.
• Read MV one-lines and termination drawings; produce as-builts and tests.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269 and safety standards.

Skills

Medium Voltage Electrical

15kV/35kV terminations

Reading drawings

Arc-flash protocols

Job description

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Electrician in Southaven, MS. Leapros Skilled Trades is actively seeking an experienced Medium Voltage Electrician for a contract role supporting the rapid build-out of hyperscale data center facilities in Southaven, MS. This is a traveling construction and commissioning role requiring 80% or more mobility across active project sites, with per diem and housing provided while on site. The ideal candidate brings five or more years of hands-on medium-voltage electrical construction experience at 5 kV and above, documented 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations, and a thorough working knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, medium-voltage switching and clearance procedures, and arc-flash protocols.

Job Type:

Contract

Pay:

$30 to $60 Per Hour BOE

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• State Journeyman Electrician License (Tennessee and/or Mississippi preferred)
• Manufacturer Terminator Qualification Cards (15 kV and/or 35 kV)
• OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E Training Certification
• OSHA 1910.269 Qualification

Responsibilities:

• Travel with internal construction and electrical teams to active data center project sites and mobilize quickly between locations as construction phases and priorities shift.
• Install, pull, rack, land, and terminate 15 kV and 35 kV cable using manufacturer-approved stress cones and termination methods.
• Install e-house medium-voltage switchgear, generator step-up transformers, medium-voltage duct bank, manholes, and raceway for 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV circuits.
• Install and connect associated control wiring for medium-voltage systems and equipment.
• Support hipot, VLF, and insulation-resistance testing of new medium-voltage cable and gear by preparing, isolating, grounding, and standing the work alongside commissioning teams.
• Work adjacent to live campus medium-voltage buses under established switching orders, clearances, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Read and interpret medium-voltage one-lines, physical drawings, cable schedules, and termination drawings; produce accurate as-builts and test records.
• Ensure strict compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and all applicable safety and quality standards including arc-flash protocols.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams to deliver projects on schedule with zero incidents.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to support design improvements.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of hands-on electrical construction experience at 5 kV and above in industrial, data center, utility, or generation environments; experience solely at 480 V does not meet this requirement.
• Documented 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations via termination logs, QC packages, or manufacturer terminator qualification cards.
• Demonstrated experience installing or landing medium-voltage switchgear, transformers or GSUs, and medium-voltage cable at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and/or 34.5 kV.
• Ability to read and interpret medium-voltage one-lines, cable schedules, and termination drawings.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, medium-voltage switching and clearance procedures, and OSHA 1910.269.
• Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation, with per diem and housing provided while on site.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on AM or PM rotation as assigned.
• Manufacturer terminator qualification cards for 15 kV and/or 35 kV are strongly preferred.
• Data center or industrial campus medium-voltage construction experience, including e-house switchgear and work adjacent to live 15 kV or 35 kV buses, is preferred.
• State journeyman electrician license, or lineman/substation qualification, is preferred; Tennessee and/or Mississippi licensure is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours per day, sit for up to 3 hours per day, and walk for up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 lbs unassisted and lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to reach overhead and work in cramped or confined positions including e-house, duct banks, and manholes.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on aerial lifts at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain.
• Must be able to use hands to handle, control, and feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Must be able to wear and work in required PPE in industrial environments.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30 to $60 per hour, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

Benefits Summary:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Leapros serves a tight community of proven, skilled tradespeople. As a team member, you are treated with the respect which your value has earned you. This means competitive pay, consistent work, a safety culture that starts at the top, and safety training.

We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.