IMMEDIATE HIRING! Electrician

Aerotek; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance (voluntary)

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our construction team in Southaven, MS. Work involves building and commissioning new electrical infrastructure for industrial and data-center projects, including 12.47 kV to 34.5 kV systems.

This contract-to-hire role is fully onsite, with pay ranges from $30.00 to $60.00 per hour. Per diems and comprehensive benefits are available as the project progresses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or data-center construction, specifically with low voltage inside-wireman work.
• Experience with hands-on 415 V and/or 480 V systems: switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS, MSBs, grounding.
• Experience with medium voltage (MV) construction at 5 kV or above, with documented 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations.
• Proficiency in NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate new electrical infrastructure, including conduit, cable tray, underground duct bank, cable, wire, and 480 V building and feeder work.
• Follow lockout/tagout and grounding procedures and support the first energization of new 480 V systems.
• Mobilize with project teams to active construction sites and install and commission medium-voltage systems at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV.
• Install e-house medium-voltage switchgear (MVSG), generator step-up transformers (GSUs), 15 kV and 35 kV cable, and duct bank.
• Support hipot/VLF testing and work adjacent to live campus buses.
• Read construction drawings, one-lines, manuals, and work packages.
• Use electrical test tools (multimeter, megger, ammeter) and construction hand and power tools.

Skills

5+ years experience

MV 5kV+ terminations

NFPA 70E compliance

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

Ammeter

Job description

$160 per diem per day

Working 6 12's

Travel required

Project located in South Haven, MS

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Electricians to join our construction team. This position involves working on low and medium voltage electrical systems for industrial and data-center construction projects. The role is focused on building and commissioning new electrical infrastructure, not maintaining existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate new electrical infrastructure, including conduit, cable tray, underground duct bank, cable, wire, and 480 V building and feeder work.

• Follow lockout/tagout and grounding procedures and support the first energization of new 480 V systems.

• Mobilize with project teams to active construction sites and install and commission medium-voltage systems at 12.47 kV, 13.8 kV, and 34.5 kV.

• Install e-house medium-voltage switchgear (MVSG), generator step-up transformers (GSUs), 15 kV and 35 kV cable, and duct bank.

• Support hipot/VLF testing and work adjacent to live campus buses.

• Read construction drawings, one-lines, manuals, and work packages.

• Use electrical test tools (multimeter, megger, ammeter) and construction hand and power tools.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or data-center construction, specifically with low voltage inside-wireman work.

• Experience with hands-on 415 V and/or 480 V systems: switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS, MSBs, grounding.

• Experience with medium voltage (MV) construction at 5 kV or above, with documented 15 kV and/or 35 kV terminations.

• Proficiency in NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southaven, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southaven,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

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.

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.