Electrical Commissioning Lead — On-Site, Travel-Ready

Interstates; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Bonus Incentives

Per Diem/Travel Pay

Safety culture & career development

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Foreman to lead commissioning activities on site, coordinating schedules, safety and quality. The role supports a team across field operations and requires strong collaboration with foremen and superintendents to keep projects on track.

The position involves guiding commissioning tasks, developing schedules, maintaining standards, and mentoring crew members on complex electrical systems at data center and industrial sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical degree preferred.
• 6+ years of construction or data center experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and one-line drawings.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites.
• Proven lead role in field leadership, preferably data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews with a positive, accountable culture and address day-to-day issues.
• Plan and coordinate daily and short-term work, manage labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure work meets plans, standards and quality; identify issues and maintain documentation.
• Enforce safety standards and promote safe work practices within the crew.
• Coordinate with team members and supervisors, support scheduling and workflow needs.
• Provide guidance, support and mentoring to crew members and reinforce expectations.
• Plan daily work and contribute to short-term planning; assist with resource needs.

Skills

Motor controls

PLC

Industrial systems

Schematics reading

Leadership

Construction site experience

Troubleshooting

Data centers experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Foreman to lead commissioning activities on site, coordinating schedules, safety and quality. The role supports a team across field operations and requires strong collaboration with foremen and superintendents to keep projects on track.

The position involves guiding commissioning tasks, developing schedules, maintaining standards, and mentoring crew members on complex electrical systems at data center and industrial sites.