Travel Journeyman Electrician - Data Center / Commissioning

PER DIEM $178 per day in cedar rapids Iowa jobsite

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform installations, startups, troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventative maintenance for electrical systems per drawings and code.
• Execute First Time Energization (FTE), switching, AutoLOTO, load bank connections/removals, and Level 3–5 commissioning support.
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, schematics, and installation plans; lay out conduit, cable tray, and devices.
• Follow approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and safety protocols while maintaining accurate service records.
• Support and mentor apprentices while coordinating with Foremen, Superintendents, Project Management, and clients.
• Diagnose issues, respond to service calls, recommend improvements, and complete acceptance testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Journeyman Electrician License (Iowa state license in good standing OR reciprocal license from AK, AR, CO, MN, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI, or WY).
• 7+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience; completed apprenticeship required.
• Direct experience with data center systems, transfer schemes, switchgear, controllers, and process controls.
• Proficient with conduit bending tools, cable tray layout, device trim, and load bank operations.
• Strong communication, technical documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Age 18+; able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular onsite work in active construction environments (exposure to varying temperatures, noise, heights, and confined spaces).
• Physical requirements: Climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, and respirator use when required.
• Regional travel between project locations.

At Aria Electrical Staffing, we place top-tier electrical talent on high-impact industrial and data center projects nationwide. Grounded in grit and guided by our core values (LEAD: Living with Integrity, Exceeding Expectations, Acting with Urgency, Delivering Excellence), we offer top-of-market pay and stable project pipelines.