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

Pay:

$56.65/hr Day,

$84.98/hr for Night shift

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

Location: Ellendale, North Dakota

Travel Role — Per Diem Available at $115/day

Per Diem

• $115/day — if you provide your own lodging
• $50/day — if company housing is provided

Why This Role

• Multi‑year data center project → long‑term stability
• High pay + daily per diem
• Most work is indoors/under roof
• Must be prepared for North Dakota winters

About the Project

This is a large-scale data center build focusing on power distribution and critical electrical infrastructure.

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, electrical panels, and perform terminations
• Troubleshoot low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems
• Work on commercial/industrial electrical infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Industrial or commercial electrical experience
• Power distribution experience (preferred)
• Data center experience (strong plus)
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, Monday–Friday

Travel + Start Details

• Travel required
• Per diem paid daily
• Start ASAP depending on onboarding

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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 Cedar Rapids,Iowa.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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.