Traveling Journeyman Electrician: Data Center Projects

Gilder Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 218,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Benefit package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Traveling Journeyman Electrician for commercial and industrial electrical work on-site across projects. This is a W2, employee role with overtime incentives and per diem for eligible employees, offering stability and company benefits.

Earn $45–$48 per hour with overtime at 1.5x and daily per diem. The role projects earnings around $4,000 per week and $218,000 to $229,000 annually, depending on hours and assignments.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license.
• Experience performing hands-on commercial or industrial electrical work.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and electrical regulations.
• Experience reading electrical blueprints, schematics, plans and diagrams.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs on commercial and industrial projects (3/4” and 1” EMT)
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical plans, schematics, and electrical diagrams – data center new build installing fire electrical
• Perform layout and complete electrical installations
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems, equipment, and components
• Ensure electrical work complies with NEC requirements, safety regulations, and project specs
• Help direct and train Electrical Apprentices in the field as needed

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Traveling Journeyman Electrician for commercial and industrial electrical work on-site across projects. This is a W2, employee role with overtime incentives and per diem for eligible employees, offering stability and company benefits.

Earn $45–$48 per hour with overtime at 1.5x and daily per diem. The role projects earnings around $4,000 per week and $218,000 to $229,000 annually, depending on hours and assignments.