Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician – Ellendale, ND, (Travel + Per Diem)

Pay: $56.65/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (12-hour shifts)

Per Diem:

$115/day if you provide lodging

$50/day if housing is provided

Why This Role?

Multi-year data center project – long-term stability

Competitive pay + daily per diem

Most work under roof, but be ready for North Dakota winters

About the Project

You’ll work on large-scale power distribution and critical electrical infrastructure for a major data center build. This is a 760-hour contract-to-hire role with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

What You’ll Do

Install and support power distribution systems

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings

Run and bend EMT conduit

Pull wire, install lighting, switches, panels, and terminations

Troubleshoot electrical systems

Work with low and medium voltage systems

What We’re Looking For

Journeyman or Master Electrician license (ND or reciprocity state: MN, SD, IA, AK, AR, CO, ID, ME, MT, NE, NH, UT, WY)

Experience in commercial/industrial electrical work

Power distribution experience preferred

Data center experience is a strong plus

Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation

Ability to work 12-hour shifts, Monday–Friday

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $56.65 - $56.65/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.