Traveling Commercial Electrician Data Center Projects

GrowthWise Search Partners

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 162,000 - 192,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid holidays
Travel opportunities

Job summary

GrowthWise Search Partners is seeking a Traveling Electrical Apprentice to work on data center projects across sites. You'll travel, earn overtime, and receive benefits as a W2 employee.

Role involves hands-on electrical work with Journeyman Electricians, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety on site. Prior experience and OSHA certification are preferred for this fast-paced position.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform physically demanding electrical construction work including lifting, climbing and work in confined spaces.
  • Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
  • Prior experience performing hands-on commercial or industrial electrical work.
  • Experience reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
  • Experience on data center projects or large-scale commercial/industrial sites.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial electrical systems.
  • Run conduit (3/4” and 1”) EMT, pull wire and terminate connections under supervision.
  • Support electrical installations for a data center new build and related systems.
  • Read and interpret basic electrical blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues with Journeyman Electricians.
  • Follow NEC requirements, project specs and site safety protocols.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Transport and organize tools, materials, and equipment as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness
Background check
Team collaboration

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

EMT conduit experience
Electrical blueprints reading

Job description

If you are an Electrical Apprentice who is willing to travel, wants to work on big commercial projects, and wants to make strong money while building your electrical experience, this Traveling Electrical Apprentice opportunity was built for you.

This is W2 employment, not independent contractor work. You get the earning opportunity that comes with traveling electrical work, including overtime and per diem for eligible employees, plus the stability and benefits of being a company employee.

$32 to $38 per hour plus overtime at 1.5x (overtime daily) + daily workday per diem.

Total earnings potential up to $4,000 per week.

Working six 10-hour days, total earnings potential is approximately $3,140 to $3,710 per week, or $54,000 to $64,000 over four months.

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Your Job Duties

As a Traveling Electrical Apprentice, you will work hands on alongside Journeyman Electricians performing commercial electrical work on a data center new build. You will:

  • Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial electrical systems
  • Run conduit, including 3/4” and 1” EMT, pull wire, and terminate electrical connections under supervision
  • Support electrical installation work for a data center new build, including fire electrical
  • Read and interpret basic electrical blueprints, schematics, plans, and wiring diagrams
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues and support diagnostic work alongside Journeyman Electricians
  • Follow NEC requirements, project specifications, and job site safety protocols
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Transport and organize tools, materials, and electrical equipment as needed
Traveling Electrical Apprentice – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

  • Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work including lifting, climbing and working in confined spaces
  • Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screening
  • Prior experience performing hands on commercial or industrial electrical work
  • Prior experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire
  • Experience reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams
  • Prior experience working on data center projects or other large-scale commercial / industrial
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Benefits for You

You will be hired as a W2 employee rather than an independent contractor, giving you access to company benefits including health insurance, paid holidays and benefit package. After the current project concludes, there is an opportunity to keep traveling with the company and continue onto another project in New Mexico anticipated to last approximately 18 months.

Compensation:

$162,000-$192,000 per year

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