Electrical Service Technician

Interstates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an on-site Electrical Service Technician leader to guide a crew in industrial electrical projects. You’ll oversee field activities, coordinate testing, and ensure safety while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include leading 3–15 crew members, testing 480V systems, and maintaining strong client communications. A Journeyman license and clean driving record are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Desire and experience on-site industrial electrical projects.
• Must have 3 years experience leading a crew.
• Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must have a state-issued journeyman electrician's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew of 3–15 people and work on site when needed.
• Coordinate with owner and manufacturers to test and commission 480V power distribution.
• Test and configure electrical systems for plant production.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V/120V panels and related wiring.
• Review schematics and manuals to identify issues and repairs.
• Uphold safety standards and promote safety culture on site.
• Build productive relationships with onsite clients and trades.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

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 jobsite. 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 Service Technician Responsibilities

Employee will use his/her experience in the field to lead a team of 3-15 people, must be OK to work in the field "on tools" when needed. Employee will be on‑site working closely with crew, managing projects, communicating needs and upholding safety standards, maintaining budgets and building relationships with clients.

• Leadership - Consistently leads and motivates with positive influence that enables the team to contribute towards the effectiveness of achieving goals and project success
• 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
• Proficient with schematics, technical drawings and manuals, able to identify issues and repair equipment
• Safety - Has overall responsibility and dedication to keep the project and crews safe by setting the safety tone through active participation and involvement in the Interstates behavior based safety program
• Communication - Builds productive relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades on the project
• Knowledge - Has an overall electrical and construction knowledge
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Desire and experience being on-site industrial electrical projects
• Must have 3 years experience leading a crew
• Desire to be part of building a team and a culture
• Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Must have a state-issued journeyman electrician's license or