Industrial Electrician / Medium Voltage Electrician

Job Description Job Description Industrial Electrician / Medium Voltage Electrician - Data Center Construction

Location: Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS

Pay: $38-$60/hour, depending on position and qualifications

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6 days per week

Travel Per Diem: $160/day for eligible workers

We are hiring experienced electricians for a major AI data center construction project in the Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS area. We have opportunities for industrial electricians experienced in 415/480V power distribution and specialized medium-voltage electricians with 15kV/35kV cable termination experience.

This is a hands-on electrical construction project, not a facilities maintenance position.

Open Positions

Industrial Journeyman Electrician - 415/480V

Pay: $38-$50/hour

• Install and terminate switchgear, switchboards, busway, PDUs, and UPS equipment.
• Pull cable and install conduit and cable tray.
• Complete electrical terminations, grounding, bonding, and torque connections.
• Troubleshoot 480V systems when qualified.
• Follow NFPA 70E, LOTO, and electrical safety procedures.

Medium Voltage Electrician - 15/35kV

Pay: $48-$60/hour for journeyman-level candidates. Medium-voltage apprentices may qualify for $40-$48/hour.

• Terminate and splice 15kV and 35kV cables.
• Work with medium-voltage switchgear, e-houses, GSUs, cable pulls, and duct banks.
• Support hipot and VLF testing.
• Follow switching, clearance, and electrical safety procedures.

Important: Journeyman medium-voltage candidates must have hands-on 15kV and/or 35kV termination experience and applicable termination cards or manufacturer certifications. Experience limited to 480V does not qualify for the medium-voltage journeyman position.

Schedule & Benefits

• Six 12-hour shifts per week.
• Monday-Saturday or Sunday-Friday schedules.
• Day and night shifts; must be open to either.
• Optional seventh-day work and substantial overtime may be available.
• Holiday work may be required for critical project deadlines.
• Weekly pay.
• $160/day travel per diem for eligible workers living 75+ miles from the project site.
• Potential permanent employment after 90 days; conversion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Relevant industrial electrical construction experience.
• Hands-on experience with the electrical systems required for the position.
• NFPA 70E and LOTO training.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, outdoors, at heights, and in full PPE.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willingness to travel to the project and work the required schedule.

Medium-voltage candidates must also meet the specific voltage experience, certification, and OSHA 1910.269 training requirements for that role. Data center construction, commissioning, OSHA 10/30, and utility or substation experience are valuable advantages.

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