Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Aerotek; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Center in Denver, CO seeks licensed journeyman electricians for a long-term contract-to-hire project. Pay is $64/hour plus $175 daily per diem, with overtime; travelers licensed in a reciprocal state are encouraged to apply.

You will install EMT and conduit, pull wire, install switchgear and panels, and read blueprints on a busy data-center build. Expect 10–12 hour shifts, six to seven days a week, onsite with NEC compliance and teamwork across trades.

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman Electrician License
• Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience on large-scale construction projects
• Data center experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit
• Pull wire and perform electrical terminations
• Install switchgear, panels, lighting, and cable systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Work with low- and medium-voltage systems
• Ensure NEC standards, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with project teams and other trades on-site

Skills

Journeyman Electrician License

Commercial/industrial experience

Conduit termination

Electrical drawings reading

Large-scale construction

Data center experience (preferred)

Job description

Licensed Journeyman Electrician

QTS Data Center | Cedar Rapids, IA

$64/hr + $175 Daily Per Diem + Overtime

Join a large-scale data center construction project in Cedar Rapids, IA. We're seeking Licensed Journeyman Electricians for long-term work with consistent overtime, competitive pay, and daily per diem. Travelers are encouraged to apply if they hold a license from an Iowa reciprocal state.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $64.00/hour
• Per Diem: $175/day worked
• Schedule: 6-7 days/week
• Shifts: 10-12 hours
• Overtime: Available weekly

Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit
• Pull wire and perform electrical terminations
• Install switchgear, panels, lighting, and cable systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Work with low- and medium-voltage systems
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with project teams and other trades on-site

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman Electrician License
• Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Strong conduit, termination, and power distribution skills
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience on large-scale construction projects required
• Data center experience preferred, not required

Accepted Reciprocal Licenses

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $64.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

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