Loudoun County Corridor
Sterling, VA · Vertical / MEP
Endless follow-on work in Northern Virginia.
Stay in Sterling, Herndon, Leesburg (the posting doesn't name the exact site, so check the commute)
Left after a room -$21/day of per diem, after a room at the federal lodging rate ($121/night in Loudoun County). Per diem won't cover a room at the federal rate here. Budget for it.
Staying near here? Tell the next crew what you pay for a room. No name needed.
Open postings
| Role / employer | Pay /hr | Per diem /day | Schedule | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traveling Journeyman Electricians - Data CenterCCS Construction Staffing✓ Complete posting | $30 | $100 | 56 hrs/wk, 1 year | Oct 15 |
| Per diem terms Not stated - ask how many days it's paidDay one 5+ years experience · OSHA 10 · U.S. citizenship (Laurel) | ||||
- Owner / developer
- Posting doesn't name the customer
- End user
- Not named
- General contractor
- Not verified
- How long
- Posting quotes 1 year, in the largest data center market in the world.
Watch out The lowest base pay on the board, and housing is expensive. Budget before you go.
Ask before you sign
Most postings leave some of these out. Get the answers in writing before you drive out.
- Per diem days Is per diem paid 5, 6 or 7 days a week? Rain days and days off too, or only days worked?
- Distance rule Do I have to live a minimum distance away to get per diem?
- Taxes Is per diem paid untaxed, and what do you need from me to keep it that way?
- Hours Are the hours guaranteed in writing? What happens to my week if they drop?
- Length How long is the job, and what happens when this phase ends?
- Day one Is there a test, drug screen or orientation before I'm on the clock? What if I don't pass?
- Housing and travel Is housing provided or on me? Is there travel pay to get there and back?
By the Per Diem Report editorial desk · last verified Nov 7, 2026