Journey-Level Electrician

per diem $140/day · 60 hrs/week. Journey-Level Electrician | Data Center Construction Location: Omaha, NE area Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based Start Date: November 16, 2026 Compensation and Schedule $55/hour Overtime at $82.50/hour $140/day per diem, paid on days worked First shift, 6x10s (60 hours per week) Local candidates preferred; qualified travelers considered Position Overview Kodiak is hiring Journey-Level Electricians for a large-scale data center construction project in the Omaha metro area. This role covers conduit, cable tray, and power distribution installation, along with setting and connecting critical power equipment throughout a mission-critical facility. Data center experience is preferred but not required. Electricians with large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical project experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Install EMT, rigid, PVC, and other conduit systems, including measuring, bending, cutting, and threading to specification Install cable tray, wireways, supports, and raceway systems Pull, route, terminate, and label conductors and cable Set switchgear, transformers, panelboards, disconnects, and power distribution equipment Assist with installation and connection of UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and other critical power infrastructure Install grounding and bonding systems Read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications Install lighting, receptacles, branch circuits, and equipment connections Perform testing, troubleshooting, and quality inspections Support startup, energization preparation, and commissioning activities Coordinate installations with mechanical, plumbing, low voltage, and other trades Follow NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements Maintain a clean, organized work area while meeting daily production goals Qualifications 3 to 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience (preferred) Journey-Level Electrician license where required by Nebraska or local regulations Hands-on experience with conduit bending, wire pulling, terminations, cable tray, and power distribution equipment Ability to read electrical blueprints and construction drawings Strong working knowledge of the NEC Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment Ability to work independently and as part of a crew Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite Preferred Experience OSHA 10 certification Hyperscale data center or mission-critical construction Medium and low voltage power distribution Switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, PDUs, and busway Overhead electrical distribution Equipment terminations and testing Manufacturing, hospital, semiconductor, or other large commercial projects Working from BIM coordination drawings Startup and commissioning support Physical Requirements Lift and carry 50 to 75 lbs, with assistance or lifting equipment as needed Stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday Work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts once properly trained and authorized Perform overhead installations and work in mechanical rooms and equipment areas Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required