Journeyman Electrician – Commissioning & Field Lead

Interstates; Morrisville (NC); 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

Flexible Schedule

Bonus Incentives

Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program

Job summary

Interstates seeks an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and lead commissioning activities for electrical systems on diverse industrial projects. You will test, verify, and document performance to ensure designs meet requirements and safety standards.

The role emphasizes field execution, collaboration with I&E and service teams, and adherence to project schedules while maintaining a strong safety mindset on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical electrical degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of firsthand exposure to construction-related projects.
• Strong electrical knowledge with field experience.
• Understands motor controls, PLC, and industrial systems.
• Reads schematics and one-line drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checks from field devices to control systems.
• Independently verify I/O verification and basic signal testing.
• Perform pre-functional checks and validations.
• Verify wiring, terminations, labeling and readings.
• Follow documented commissioning procedures and standards.
• Track and close test results and punchlist items.
• Lead equipment energization and startup with minimal direction.
• Troubleshoot issues and know when to escalate.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Motor controls

PLC

Industrial systems

Schematics & drawings

Active construction sites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Interstates seeks an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and lead commissioning activities for electrical systems on diverse industrial projects. You will test, verify, and document performance to ensure designs meet requirements and safety standards.

The role emphasizes field execution, collaboration with I&E and service teams, and adherence to project schedules while maintaining a strong safety mindset on active construction sites.