Trainee Data Center Electrician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title :

Data Center Electrician

Location:

Austin, TX, Dallas Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio, TX

Pay :

$34-$44/hr. (Based on experience and project requirements)

Schedule :

50-60+ hours per week. Overtime may be available based on project needs.

Assignment Type:

W2 contract, project-based assignment, or contract-to-hire depending on client/project.

Pacer Data Center Solutions supports some of the fastest-growing mission-critical infrastructure projects in the country. We recruit skilled trades and technical professionals for large-scale data center construction projects involving electrical systems, power distribution, fiber, structured cabling, low voltage, HVAC, controls, commissioning, and critical facility infrastructure.

Our goal is to connect qualified professionals with long-term project opportunities that offer competitive pay, weekly payroll, overtime potential, project-specific travel packages when approved, benefits for eligible employees, and future redeployment opportunities across additional data center projects.

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Pacer Data Center Solutions is hiring Data Center Electricians to support the construction of mission-critical data center facilities. Electricians will assist with the installation, layout, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems that support power distribution, backup power, lighting, grounding, and infrastructure systems inside largescale data center environments.

This role may support installation of conduit, cable tray, wire pulls, switchgear, transformers, panelboards, grounding systems, UPS systems, generators, busway, lighting, and related electrical infrastructure.

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• Apprentice Electrician / Electrical Helper

• Journeyman Electrician

• Lead Electrician

• Electrical Foreman

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• Install conduit, cable tray, raceways, supports, and electrical pathways

• Pull, route, terminate, and label electrical cabling

• Assist with installation of switchgear, panels, transformers, busway, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment

• Read and follow electrical drawings, blueprints, and one-line diagrams

• Support grounding, bonding, lighting, and branch power installation

• Perform basic electrical testing and troubleshooting as assigned

• Coordinate with other trades in active construction environments

• Maintain safe work practices and follow OSHA/client safety requirements

• Complete work according to project quality standards and schedule

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• Commercial, industrial, or data center electrical experience

• Ability to work safely in active construction environments

• Familiarity with conduit installation and cable pulling

• Ability to read drawings preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred

• Journeyman license may be required depending on project and location

• Ability to pass client onboarding requirements, which may include background check, drug screen, and site badging

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• Experience with data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, manufacturing, hospital, or large commercial projects

• Experience with switchgear, UPS, generators, busway, grounding, or commissioning support

• NFPA 70E, NCCER, lift, or CPR/First Aid certifications

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• Active data center construction, mission-critical facility, industrial, or technical infrastructure environment

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods in active construction or facility environments

• May require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials, tools, equipment, ladders, cable, components, or job-site materials; specific lifting requirements vary by role and assignment

• May require bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, climbing stairs or ladders, and working from scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other approved lift equipment when authorized

• May require working around active construction activities, moving equipment, elevated work areas, noise, dust, temperature changes, and other job-site conditions

• May require use of PPE, tools, and site-specific safety equipment

• May require overtime, weekends, nights, or rotating schedules depending on project needs

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Apply with an updated resume and your current availability for recruiter review. A Pacer recruiter will contact qualified candidates to review the role, compensation, schedule, project details, travel package, and onboarding requirements.

**EEOC Compliance **

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process, where required by applicable law.

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Pay Transparency: Where required by state or local law, the posted pay range reflects the reasonably expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, certifications, location, shift, schedule, assignment type, and client/project requirements.

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Fraud/Scam Warning: Pacer will not ask candidates to pay fees or purchase equipment from a specific vendor as a condition of employment.

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AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Panel Installation
• Electrical Schematic Reading