Apprentice Electrician - Des Moines, IA

Interstates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Apprentice Electrician for our Des Moines, IA area projects. You’ll work on wiring, conduit, and electrical systems across industrial settings, with travel up to 200 miles as needed. You’ll begin via our DOL-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program and develop hands-on skills on job sites.

We emphasize safety, teamwork, and reliability, offering a clear path to licensure and growth within a nationwide electrical contractor serving clients across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Candidate interested in becoming licensed through our DOL approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Certificate or AS degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, instrumentation or similar or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power/hand tools
• Install conductors in race way and cable tray using manual and power equipment
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required
• Other duties as assigned by field leaders

Skills

Education

DOL approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program

AS or certificate in electrical technology / electrical construction / instrumentation

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Meet the team that brings our projects to life.

From logistics to electrical work, everyone in the field plays a critical role in building, powering, and delivering success on a jobsite. Our logistics professionals keep construction moving by ensuring a steady flow of inventory. They bring attention to detail and strong organizational skills as they procure tools and materials for our electricians. Apprentice electricians are the powerhouses behind our most dynamic projects, while summer interns and new graduates kick off their careers as industrial electrical professionals. These team members work closely with our journeyman electricians—seasoned experts who lead and mentor crews while completing complex projects.
Our journeyman electricians partner with field foremen and site superintendents, who coordinate work, manage risks, and keep projects on track through planning, motivation, and communication. Our I&E, service, and maintenance teams ensure project performance by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment. Across roles, we all champion safety—empowering employees to lead as safety shareholders, uphold zero-injury expectations, and care for our crews, company, and families.

Apprentice Electrician Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power/hand tools
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc.
• Install conductors in race way and cable tray using manual and power equipment
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power/hand tools
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish Journeyman and Foreman Electricians with materials, equipment, tools, and supplies
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor and boom lifts
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required
• Other duties as assigned by field leaders

Qualifications

Education & Experience: We are looking for candidates interested in becoming licensed through our DOL approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Candidates with a certificate or AS degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, instrumentation or similar or equivalent experience preferred.

Location/Travel: This position will require travel in/around Des Moines, IA - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

Work Schedule: Start times, break times and work hours vary per site and stage of our projects. Our employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, as part of our commitment