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Iowa Licensed Electrician
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Job Title: Iowa Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Location: Iowa (projects in Cedar Rapids)

Job Type: Contract / Project-Based

Pay: $45–$50 per hour (based on experience)

Per Diem: $115 per day (must meet requirements)

Schedule: 50–60+ hours per week with regular overtime opportunities

Project Duration: 6 months to 1+ year depending on project needs


Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced Traveling Journeyman Electricians for large-scale industrial and commercial projects across Iowa. These projects include data centers, manufacturing facilities, and infrastructure upgrades. Electricians will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems while working in a fast-paced construction environment.

This is a great opportunity for licensed electricians looking for steady overtime, competitive pay, and long-term project work.


Responsibilities:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
  • Install conduit, wire, cable trays, and electrical components
  • Perform terminations, panel installations, and equipment hookups
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems and ensure code compliance
  • Follow all jobsite safety procedures and OSHA standards

Requirements:

  • Valid Journeyman Electrician License (state reciprocal license preferred if traveling)
  • Minimum 4+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics
  • Must have OSHA 10 certification or higher
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening
  • Must have reliable transportation and standard electrician hand tools

Work Environment:

  • Large-scale commercial and industrial construction sites
  • Indoor and outdoor work depending on project phase
  • Overtime available and expected during peak construction periods

Compensation Highlights

  • $45–$50 per hour depending on experience
  • $115 per day per diem for qualified travelers
  • 50–60+ hours per week with overtime pay
  • Long-term projects with potential for extension

If you are a licensed electrician looking for high-paying travel work with steady overtime, we encourage you to apply today.


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