Traveling Commercial Electrician - Data Center Projects

Gilder Search Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Traveling Electrical Apprentice to support large commercial projects on a nationwide schedule. This W2 role offers overtime, per diem eligibility, and long-term project opportunities after completion of current sites.

You will work hands-on with Journeyman Electricians on data center builds, install and maintain electrical systems, read drawings, and ensure NEC compliance and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Successfully pass required pre-employment background and drug screening.

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 work for data center new builds and fire electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, plans and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and support diagnostics with journeyman electricians.
• Follow NEC, project specs, and job site safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; transport and organize tools and materials.

Skills

Hands-on electrical work

Physical stamina

Read blueprints

EMT conduit experience

Wire pulling

Education

OSHA 10/OSHA 30 certification

Tools

EMT conduit

Conduit bending

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.