Fall 2026
Apprentice Electrician
Mission Critical Data Center
Posted on 8/27/2026
Enterprise Electrical
Compensation Overview
$15 - $35/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
In Person
Category
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
OSHA
Requirements
- Must hold an active electrical trade license.
- Ideally have 1–3+ years of experience in data center electrical work.
- Have a valid electrical license from Iowa or a reciprocal jurisdiction.
- Have OSHA 10 certification or the ability to obtain it.
- Have a valid driver’s license or identification.
- Have a basic understanding of construction tools and jobsite safety.
- Be willing to learn commercial and data center electrical systems.
- Be able to work extended hours, nights, or weekends as project demand requires.
- Be able to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Perform tasks only within apprenticeship scope and supervision requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist journeymen and foremen with installing conduit systems, including EMT, RMC, and IMC.
- Assist with installing cable tray and supports.
- Assist with installing electrical equipment, panels, and devices.
- Pull wire and assist with terminations under supervision.
- Install grounding and bonding components as directed.
- Perform material staging, layout support, and jobsite organization.
- Support work in electrical rooms, data halls, and support spaces.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in sensitive data center areas.
- Follow strict access, housekeeping, and work sequencing requirements.
- Follow OSHA, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and company safety policies.
- Participate in daily job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
- Use required personal protective equipment and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Participate in apprenticeship training and schooling through IEC or an equivalent program.
- Develop technical skills, tool knowledge, and code awareness.
- Progress toward journeyman licensure in accordance with program standards.
- Use hand tools, basic power tools, conduit-bending and installation equipment, lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and required arc-flash gear.
- Work in active commercial construction and data center environments, indoors and outdoors depending on project phase.
Desired Qualifications
- Commitment to learning and aspiration to become a licensed journeyman.
- Experience in data center electrical work.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Acceptance of coaching and feedback from journeymen and foremen.