Electrical Commissioning Specialist (Field Startups)

Interstates; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and verify electrical systems on construction sites. You will perform testing, document procedures, and coordinate commissioning activities with project teams across industrial facilities.

The role requires hands-on electrical knowledge, experience with motor controls, PLCs, and schematics interpretation, along with a strong safety mindset and willingness to work on active sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical electrical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of firsthand exposure to construction or data center experience.
• Strong electrical knowledge; understands motor controls, PLC, and industrial systems.
• Reads and interprets schematics and one-line drawings.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites.
• Interstates safety certification Level II within 30–90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checks (field devices to control systems).
• Independently verifies I/O and basic signal testing.
• Perform pre-functional checks.
• Verify wiring, terminations, labeling, and functional readings.
• Follow documented commissioning procedures.
• Track test results and punchlist items (correct deficiencies).
• Lead with minimal direction equipment energization and startup.
• Trouble shoots and knows when to escalate.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Motor controls

PLC

Industrial systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety certification Level II (120V)

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and verify electrical systems on construction sites. You will perform testing, document procedures, and coordinate commissioning activities with project teams across industrial facilities.

The role requires hands-on electrical knowledge, experience with motor controls, PLCs, and schematics interpretation, along with a strong safety mindset and willingness to work on active sites.