Utility Electrician

Job Title: Site Lighting Electrician Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Lighting Electrician to support a large-scale data center project in St. George, South Carolina. This role focuses on site lighting installation, including coordination and installation of light pole bases, underground electrical, and lighting systems. The ideal candidate has strong outdoor electrical experience, can read construction drawings, and understands site lighting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot site lighting systems, including pole-mounted fixtures and controls.

• Coordinate and verify light pole base locations, anchor bolts, conduit stub-ups, grounding, and bonding.

• Install underground conduit, duct banks, handholes, and pull boxes.

• Pull wire, make terminations, and complete splicing for lighting circuits.

• Assist with installation of photocells, lighting control panels, timers, and contactors.

• Perform basic testing and support punch-list and commissioning activities.

• Read and interpret electrical and civil/site drawings.

• Coordinate daily work with supervision, general contractor, and other trades.

• Maintain jobsite safety, cleanliness, and productivity.

• Report progress, issues, and material needs to supervision.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with site lighting installation and underground electrical work.

• Strong understanding of grounding and bonding for site lighting systems.

• Ability to read and follow construction plans and specifications.

• Experience in utility construction and electrical work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification required.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to work on the largest construction project in the area with a contractor that pays well above the market value. There are also opportunities for travel if desired and the potential for lots of overtime.

Work Environment

The role is based in a data center environment, working Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with overtime available on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint George, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint George,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.