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Licensed Medium Voltage Electrician – Mission Critical Data Center Project

Helix Electric
02-13-2026
Full-time
On-site
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

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.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred:

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

Why Join Us

  • Multi‑year project with strong OT potential
  • Cutting-edge mission critical environment
  • Best-in-class safety program
  • Consistent workflow and opportunities for advancement
  • Collaborative field leadership and strong jobsite logistics

HELIX OFFERS:

  • 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