Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electricians – Claude, TX

$40/hr + $178/day Per Diem

We are supporting a large-scale data center electrical construction project in Claude, TX and are seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians for long-term industrial infrastructure work. 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

Top Skills

Industrial electrical installation, EMT and

rigid conduit, pulling wire, troubleshooting, instrumentation support,

large-scale construction

Project Details

• Location: Claude, 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 Claude, TX.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Claude,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

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.