Electrical Commissioning Technician: Growth & Perks

Interstates; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Continuing Education & Licensing

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support wiring, testing, and commissioning on live construction sites across the U.S. You will collaborate with journeyman electricians and field crews to ensure systems meet design and operational requirements.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLCs and motor controls understanding, and willingness to work on active construction sites. Safety: LOTO and arc flash protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical electrical degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of firsthand construction or data center exposure.
• Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read schematics and one-line drawings.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites; safety certified level II within 30-90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checks from 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 and follow test results and punch list items.
• Lead with minimal direction for equipment energization and startup.
• Trouble shoots and knows when to escalate.
• Maintain safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Motor controls

PLC

Industrial systems

Schematics readings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical electrical degree or similar preferred

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support wiring, testing, and commissioning on live construction sites across the U.S. You will collaborate with journeyman electricians and field crews to ensure systems meet design and operational requirements.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLCs and motor controls understanding, and willingness to work on active construction sites. Safety: LOTO and arc flash protocols are essential.