Contract Electricians

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot wiring, conduit, panels, cable trays, and power distribution within modular data center units.
• Install motors, junction boxes, and 120V / 240V / 480V systems.
• Read and execute electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and wiring prints.
• Test circuits using multimeters and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain NEC code compliance and GTI quality standards.
• Document work and follow shop safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Apprentice: active apprenticeship or completed coursework, basic conduit and wiring fundamentals, ability to work under journeyman direction.
• Journeyman: state journeyman license where required, OR documented completion of 8,000+ hours of supervised industrial electrical work, OR equivalent industry certification (NCCER, IEC, ABC) — verified through a skills assessment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and prints.
• Must supply basic tools, PPE, and multimeter.
• Reliable transportation to Buffalo and willingness to relocate for the duration of the contract.
• Primary residence 60+ miles from Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14219) for per diem eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperscale data center experience.
• Modular construction or industrial fabrication background.
• Strong troubleshooting experience on 120V / 240V / 480V systems.

Pay

• Apprentice Electrician: $26.70-$44.50/hr (level assigned based on verified experience and skills assessment).
• Journeyman Electrician: $50.00-$55.00/hr.
• $130/day tax-free per diem for every shift worked 8+ hours.
• Hit 60 hours in a week and the 6th day of per diem is paid with no additional time on the clock — $780/week in tax-free per diem.
• Weekly pay, direct deposit, overtime paid at time-and-a-half.

Schedule

• Expected 60 hours/week across 6 days.
• 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.