Licensed Medium Voltage Electrician – Mission Critical Data Center Project

Helix Electric • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Helix Electric is hiring experienced Medium Voltage (MV) Electricians to support a large-scale mission critical data center build. This position focuses on installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of 5kV–35kV electrical systems across a high-availability campus. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction - design/build services, industrial, commercial, mixed use/multi-family developments as well as government, institutional, communications and utilities projects. Helix Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors, utility, and power user customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

Requirements

• 4+ years as an industrial or MV electrician
• Experience with 5kV–35kV cable systems
• Strong knowledge of arc-flash PPE and MV safety practices
• Ability to read technical drawings, one-lines, and switching procedures
• Must pass background and site badging requirements
• Must have Osha10/30

Nice To Haves

• Iowa Journeyman Electrical license
• 3M, Prysmian, or Hendrix termination training
• Prior data center or substation experience
• Exposure to NETA testing environments

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, and terminate shielded MV cable (5kV–35kV)
• Perform stress cones , load-break elbows , cold-shrink/heat-shrink terminations
• Install and work on medium voltage switchgear (ABB, Eaton, Siemens, Schneider)
• Assist with padmount transformers , utility tie-ins, and primary distribution
• Execute switching orders , LOTO, and follow site safety protocols
• Perform megger, phasing, and hi-pot/VLF testing (with supervision or NETA team)
• Interpret one-line diagrams and wiring schematics
• Work closely with commissioning teams during energization

Benefits

• A Full-Time Stable Career Opportunity offering Competitive wages
• 100% Employer paid Medical & Dental with Vision options available.
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer paid with buy up options
• Rich 401K Employer Match with aggressive vesting schedule
• Vacation, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed