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Licensed Journeyman Electrician (Cedar Rapids, Iowa - $64/hr) QTS Data Center | Cedar Rapids, IA High-Paying Data Center Opportunity | Overtime + Per Diem A large-scale data center construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is actively hiring Licensed Journeyman Electricians for long-term work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-critical project offering competitive pay, consistent overtime, and daily per diem.
Travelers are welcome to apply if they hold a Journeyman Electrician license from a state with Iowa reciprocity. Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $64.00/hour Schedule: 6-7 days a week Hours: 10 to 12-hour shifts Guaranteed Hours: 60-75 Hours a Week Overtime: Available weekly Per Diem: $175 per day worked Key Responsibilities Install, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit Pull wire and perform electrical terminations Install switchgear, panels, lighting systems, and cable systems Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components Work with low-voltage and medium-voltage systems Support large-scale commercial and industrial electrical construction activities Ensure all work is completed in compliance with NEC requirements, project specifications, and safety regulations Coordinate with foremen, project managers, and other trades on site Maintain accurate documentation of installations, testing, and system modifications Qualifications Active Journeyman Electrician License Commercial and/or industrial electrical construction experience Proficient in EMT and rigid conduit bending and installation Experience with terminations, panel work, and power distribution systems Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience on large-scale construction projects required Data center experience preferred but not required Accepted Reciprocal Licenses Candidates must possess a valid Journeyman Electrician license from one of the following reciprocal states: Alaska Arkansas Colorado Minnesota Montana Nebraska New Hampshire North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Wisconsin Wyoming Apply Today If you're a licensed Journeyman Electrician looking for a high-paying, long-term opportunity with steady overtime, daily per diem, and the chance to work on a major data center project, apply today for immediate consideration.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $64.00/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 & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026. 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