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Journeyman Electrician

Aerotek, El Paso, TX, United States


Aerotek is supporting a large‑scale data center electrical construction project in Claude, TX and are seeking experienced licensed Journeyman Electricians for long‑term industrial infrastructure work in El Paso, TX. The position pays upwards of $40 per hour and $178 per day in per diem. This project is actively ramping and requires electricians who are comfortable working in a high‑security, compliance‑driven environment with significant manpower demands.

Journeyman Electricians will perform industrial electrical installation work including running and installing EMT and rigid conduit, bending conduit using hand and electric benders, and pulling and routing wire of various sizes. The role also includes installing electrical enclosures and supporting the installation of field instruments such as pressure transmitters. Electricians must be proficient with standard electrical tools and power equipment including drills, saws, and other tools commonly used in an industrial construction environment. Experience with cable tray installation, terminations, stainless steel pneumatic tubing, and material coordination is considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Install and run EMT and rigid conduit systems

Bend conduit using hand and electric benders

Pull, route, and terminate electrical wiring of various sizes

Install electrical enclosures and associated hardware

Support installation of field instruments (e.g., pressure transmitters)

Perform basic electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting

Read and work from electrical drawings and specifications

Follow all site safety, security, PPE, and compliance requirements

Comply with strict access control, timekeeping, and bussing procedures

Required Qualifications

State‑licensed Journeyman Electrician

Minimum 6 years of electrical experience

OSHA 10 certification required

Large‑scale industrial or commercial project experience

Strong experience with EMT, rigid conduit, and industrial wiring

Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen

Ability to pass on‑site Day 1 cheek swab drug test

Ability to comply with high‑security site access and mandatory bussing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Data center or high‑complexity industrial electrical experience

Cable tray installation and terminations

Stainless steel pneumatic tubing experience

Multi‑craft industrial experience

Project Details

Location: El Paso, TX

Schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, rotating 50 / 60 / 60‑hour workweeks

Duration: Long‑term project with peak ramp through May and ongoing needs

Pay Rate: $40 /hour

Per Diem: $178/day

Work Environment: High‑security data center site, mandatory bus transport from remote parking, strict PPE and site compliance, fully MSP‑controlled timekeeping and compliance

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Paso, TX.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Workplace Type
Fully onsite in El Paso, TX.

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

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