Electrical Commissioning Technician: Field Startups

Interstates; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support commissioning activities for electrical systems on diverse industrial projects. You will test, verify, and document I/O points, wiring integrity, and startup readiness across field devices and control systems.

This role emphasizes adherence to documented procedures, safety standards, and proactive issue resolution to ensure on-time project delivery and reliable equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning electrical systems and testing.
• Ability to perform wiring verifications and labeling.
• Comfort following documented commissioning procedures.
• Strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checks (field devices to control systems).
• Independently verify I/O and basic signal testing.
• Perform pre-functional checks.
• Verify wiring, terminations, labeling and functional readings.
• Follow documented commissioning procedures.
• Track and close test results / punchlist items (correct deficiencies).
• Lead with minimal direction equipment energization and startup.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Safety compliance

Documentation

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support commissioning activities for electrical systems on diverse industrial projects. You will test, verify, and document I/O points, wiring integrity, and startup readiness across field devices and control systems.

This role emphasizes adherence to documented procedures, safety standards, and proactive issue resolution to ensure on-time project delivery and reliable equipment performance.