Electrical Commissioning Technician - On-site Startups

Interstates; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus Incentives

Education & Licensing Support

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join our team on active construction sites. You will support and execute commissioning activities, verify field wiring and control system readings, and work closely with journeyman electricians to ensure project readiness.

The role requires hands-on experience with motor controls and PLCs, with a strong commitment to safety and accuracy across complex electrical installations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical electrical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in construction or data center environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems including motor controls, PLCs and industrial control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checks from field devices to control systems.
• Independently verify I/O and basic signal testing; perform pre-functional checks.
• Verify wiring, terminations, labeling and equipment readings.
• Follow documented commissioning procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Track test results and address punchlist items and deficiencies.
• Lead equipment energization and startup with minimal direction.
• Troubleshoot issues and know when to escalate to for escalation.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC

Motor controls

Schematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (technical electrical degree)

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join our team on active construction sites. You will support and execute commissioning activities, verify field wiring and control system readings, and work closely with journeyman electricians to ensure project readiness.

The role requires hands-on experience with motor controls and PLCs, with a strong commitment to safety and accuracy across complex electrical installations.