Journeyman Electrician

Traveling Licensed Journeyman Electricians Data Center Construction

Aerotek is hiring multiple Traveling Licensed Journeyman Electricians for a large-scale, new construction Data Center project in Ellendale, North Dakota. This is a travel assignment with consistent overtime, strong weekly take-home pay, and per diem.

To be considered, candidates MUST hold an active Journeyman Electrician license from a reciprocal state.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56.65 per hour

Per Diem: $115 per day

Schedule:

6 days per week

12-hour shifts

60+ hours weekly (overtime is built in and ongoing)

Estimated Weekly Take Home Pay: Approximately $5,000+ per week, depending on total hours worked

This project offers heavy, consistent overtime, making it an excellent opportunity for electricians seeking strong earnings on a travel job.

Job Responsibilities

• Electricians will perform commercial and industrial electrical work, including:
• Running and bending conduit (EMT and rigid)
• Pulling and terminating wire
• Installing lighting, switches, panels, and devices
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics
• Installing low- and medium-voltage systems
• Performing terminations and basic troubleshooting
• Supporting data center electrical infrastructure installations

Required Experience

• Qualified candidates should have experience with:
• Commercial or industrial electrical construction
• Conduit bending and installation
• Wire pulling and terminations
• Panel and switchgear installation
• Electrical schematics and blueprint reading
• Lighting systems, EMT, and cable installation
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Licensing Requirements (MANDATORY)

• Active
• Journeyman Electrician license is required
• License must be current and in good standing
• License must be from a state with reciprocity for North Dakota, including: MN, SD, IA, AK, CO, ID, ME, MT, NE, NH, UT, WY

Candidates without an active, reciprocal Journeyman license will not be eligible.

Why This Opportunity

• Traveling position with per diem
• Long-term project with steady work
• 60+ hours per week consistently
• Large-scale data center construction experience
• Weekly pay

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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 meet 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.