Industrial Journeyman Electrician - Data Center

Byers Industrial ServicesElectricianNew JerseyDouble TimePTOBenefitsFuture Jobs

Vineland, NJ

$34.00 /Hour  •  $150 /Day  •  60 Hours /Week
Future Hiring Date: 6/08/2026
Posted Date 6/02/2026
Job Description

Journeyman Industrial Electrician – Data Center Project

Vineland, NJ | 60 Hours Per Week | Long-Term Opportunity

Build the Future of Critical Infrastructure

We are actively seeking experienced Journeyman Industrial Electricians for a large-scale data center construction project in Vineland, NJ. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile, mission-critical facility where quality, productivity, and safety are paramount.

If you have strong industrial or heavy commercial electrical experience, excel at conduit installation, cable tray systems, power distribution, controls work, and take pride in delivering top-quality workmanship, we want to hear from you.

This is not residential or light commercial work. We are looking for electricians with experience in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, power distribution systems, mission-critical environments, data centers, and large-scale commercial construction.


Position Overview

As a Journeyman Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation of electrical systems supporting a state-of-the-art data center environment. This role requires electricians who can work independently, read and interpret construction documents, maintain a high level of craftsmanship, and thrive in a fast-paced industrial construction setting.

This position is scheduled for a consistent 60-hour workweek (Monday–Saturday) with long-term project stability and substantial overtime earnings.


Key Responsibilities

Conduit Installation

  • Install, cut, bend, thread, and secure EMT and Rigid conduit

  • Perform accurate conduit bending using:

    • Hand benders

    • One-shot benders

    • Hydraulic benders

    • Triple Nickel (Chicago) benders

  • Install conduit ranging from ¾" through 4" and larger

  • Layout and install conduit systems in accordance with drawings and specifications

Cable Tray & Busway Systems

  • Install and support cable tray and basket tray systems ranging from 12" to 48"

  • Install bus duct and busway systems

  • Maintain proper spacing, support methods, and installation standards

Wire Pulling & Terminations

  • Pull conductors ranging from control wiring through large feeder cables

  • Experience working with wire sizes from 18AWG through 500 kcmil and larger

  • Perform:

    • Power terminations

    • Control terminations

    • Equipment terminations

    • Panel terminations

  • Utilize proper cable management and pulling techniques

Power Distribution

  • Install and terminate switchgear, panels, transformers, disconnects, and distribution equipment

  • Understand electrical distribution systems and critical power infrastructure

  • Follow manufacturer specifications and project quality requirements

Controls & Automation

  • Install and terminate control devices

  • Experience with:

    • PLC systems

    • VFDs

    • Sensors

    • Motor controls

    • Instrumentation wiring

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings

Equipment Installation

  • Install electrical devices and equipment according to project specifications

  • Verify installations meet quality standards and applicable codes


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of industrial or heavy commercial electrical experience

  • Journeyman-level electrical knowledge and field experience

  • Strong conduit bending and installation skills

  • Experience with cable tray systems and large cable pulls

  • Experience with power and control terminations

  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices

  • Reliable transportation

  • Must provide and maintain personal hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data center experience

  • Industrial manufacturing experience

  • Power distribution experience

  • Controls and automation experience

  • Forklift & Articulating lift experience


Physical & Site Requirements

  • Ability to work a consistent 60-hour workweek

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures throughout the year

  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, lift, and work from elevated platforms

  • Must be comfortable operating:

    • Scissor Lifts

    • Boom Lifts

    • Articulating Lifts

  • Ability to wear required PPE daily:

    • Hard Hat

    • Safety Glasses

    • High-Visibility Clothing

    • Work Boots (Composite or Steel Toe)


Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Pass Drug Screen

  • Pass Background Check

  • OSHA 10 (within 3 years) OR OSHA 30 (within 5 years)

  • Ability to pass site-specific safety courses


Compensation & Benefits

Pay

$26.00 – $34.00 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, industrial background, data center experience, technical skill level, and overall qualifications. We will pay top dollar for the right candidate.

Schedule

  • Consistent 60-hour workweek

  • Monday through Saturday

  • Long-term project duration

  • Overtime available throughout the project

Overtime

  • Time-and-a-half after 40 hours

  • Saturday: Automatic Time and a Half Pay

  • Sunday: Automatic Double Time Pay

  • Employees working the scheduled 60-hour workweek can expect 20 hours of overtime weekly

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with 4% Company Match

  • 40 Hours of PTO Upon Hire

  • Sick Time Accrual: 1 Hour Earned for Every 30 Hours Worked (up to 40 hours)

Paid Holidays

  • New Year's Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Christmas Day

Additional Compensation

  • Drive time paid when traveling between company-assigned jobsites

  • Holiday work paid at Double Time when applicable


Why Join Us?

Data centers represent some of the most technically demanding and fastest-growing construction projects in the country. This is an opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals while helping build critical infrastructure that powers cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and modern technology systems.

We are looking for dependable electricians who take pride in their craftsmanship, work safely, maintain a strong work ethic, and want long-term opportunities with a company that values quality and performance.

Serious Industrial Journeyman Electricians Only. Data Center Experience Preferred. Apply Today.

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