Travel Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Aerotek; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Journeyman Electricians for a large-scale Data Center project in Papillion, Nebraska. This contract-based role offers strong hourly pay, daily per diem, extensive overtime, and long-term project work, with a start date in November 2026.

Work involves pulling wires, installing cable trays, making terminations, and installing large overhead conduit in a commercial/industrial data center setting. On-site, 60+ hours weekly, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Nebraska Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Experience with conduit installation, cable tray, wire pulling and terminations.
• Ability to work extended overtime schedules.

Responsibilities

• Pull wire and cable throughout the facility.
• Install and build cable tray systems.
• Perform wire terminations.
• Install large overhead conduit.
• Complete commercial and industrial electrical installations.
• Follow all safety standards on an active data center site.

Skills

Conduit installation

Cable tray

Wire pulling

Terminations

Education

Nebraska Journeyman Electrician License

Job description

Licensed Journeyman Electrician - Google Data Center Project

Location: Papillion, NE

Pay: $50-$55/hr

$178/Day Per Diem (7 Days/Week)

60+ Hours Weekly | Overtime Available

6-8 Month Contract

Start Date: 11/9/2026

Requirements

• Active Nebraska Journeyman Electrician License

• Experience with conduit installation, cable tray, wire pulling, and terminations
• Ability to work extended overtime schedules

Schedule

• Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Significant overtime available

Job Overview

Aerotek is hiring Journeyman Electricians for a large-scale Data Center project in Papillion, Nebraska. This is an excellent opportunity for licensed electricians seeking strong pay, consistent overtime, daily per diem, and long-term project work.

Responsibilities

• Pull wire and cable throughout the facility
• Install and build cable tray systems
• Perform wire terminations
• Install large overhead conduit
• Complete commercial and industrial electrical installations
• Follow all safety standards while working on an active data center construction site

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

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.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.