Electrical Maintenance Technician - Aberdeen, SD

Interstates Companies; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 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

Per Diem/Travel Pay

Job summary

Interstates is hiring electricians to install, test, and maintain motor control and electrical distribution systems across sites in the region. You will work with BIM/VDC tools, mentor up to four apprentices, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient power distribution and commissioning at client facilities.

Expect varied sites, travel within a 200‑mile radius, and a schedule that adapts to project needs.

Qualifications

• Must have state issued journeyman electrician license (or equivalent).
• Industrial electrical experience required.
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit.
• Oversee or participate in wire installations with conduit & cable tray.
• Connect power to equipment.
• Lead/develop up to 4 apprentice electricians.
• Coordinate with owner and representatives to test, troubleshoot and commission 480V systems.
• Test, configure parameters and modify electrical systems for plant production.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels including power and control wiring.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Knowledge of BIM/VDC Technology

Education

State issued journeyman electrician license (or equivalent)

Job description

At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Meet the team that brings our projects to life.

From logistics to electrical work, everyone in the field plays a critical role in building, powering, and delivering success on a job site. Our logistics professionals keep construction moving by ensuring a steady flow of inventory. They bring attention to detail and strong organizational skills as they procure tools and materials for our electricians. Apprentice electricians are the powerhouses behind our most dynamic projects, while summer interns and new graduates kick off their careers as industrial electrical professionals. These team members work closely with our journeyman electricians – seasoned experts who lead and mentor crews while completing complex projects.

Our journeyman electricians partner with field foremen and site superintendents, who coordinate work, manage risks, and keep projects on track through planning, motivation, and communication. Our I&E, service, and maintenance teams ensure project performance by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment. Across roles, we all champion safety – empowering employees to lead as safety shareholders, uphold zero‑injury expectations, and care for our crews, company, and families.

Electrical Maintenance Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing conduit
• Overseeing, or participating in, wire installations with conduit & cable tray
• Connecting power to equipment
• The ability to lead/develop up to 4 apprentice electricians
• Knowledge of other construction trades
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 100 lbs in construction work environment
• Ability to climb, and maintain balance, on ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools
• May be exposed to high and precarious places
• Risk of electrical shock and outside weather conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Coordinate with owner and manufacturing representatives to successfully test, troubleshoot and commission 480V power distribution equipment
• Test, configure parameters and modifies electrical systems for plant production
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels including power wiring, control wiring, PLC's, relays and power supplies
• A strong level of experience working with low‑voltage power distribution electrical systems
• Proficient with schematics, technical drawings and manuals to identify issues and repair equipment
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience: We are looking for electricians with experience using, or the desire to learn, the latest BIM/VDC technologies for pre‑planning and on‑site coordination of all Interstates projects.

• Must have state issued journeyman electrician license (or equivalent)
• Industrial electrical experience required
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC Technology preferred

Location/Travel

This position will require travel in/around (Location) – up to/within a 200‑mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

Work Schedule

Start times, break times and work hours vary per site and stage of our projects. Our employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, as part of our commitment to safety. Due to the type of construction, weekend work may be required on occasion.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, this role is often exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. This role is expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of our work and our client base, this role may involve tasks in an environment exposed to dust. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards to protect their well‑being.

Benefits of Working at Interstates

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long‑Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renowned brands across the country)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee’s long‑term goals
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Continuing Education & Journeyman Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Double Pay for Sunday Work, Triple Pay if working an occasional holiday

EEO Statement

Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug‑free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.