Journeyman Electrician: Field Tech, Growth & Great Benefits

Interstates Companies; Jackson (MS); 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

Bonus Incentives

Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program

Safety culture & training

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and verify electrical systems, with a focus on commissioning, testing, and startup on industrial sites. You will work under supervision on complex projects, ensuring design and operational requirements are met, and collaborate with field teams to maintain safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with motor controls, schematics, and I/O verification, plus a commitment to working on active

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical electrical degree or similar preferred).
• 3-5 years of firsthand exposure to construction-related or data center experience.
• Strong electrical knowledge (field experience).
• Understands motor controls, PLC, and Industrial Systems.
• Reads and interprets schematics and one-line drawings.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites.
• Proven experience in systems, tools, and commissioning processes.
• Interstates safety certified level II (120 Voltage) within 30-90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform spot-to-point checks (field devices to control systems).
• Independently verifies I/O verification and basic signal testing.
• Perform pre-functional checks.
• Verify wiring, terminations, labeling and functional equipment readings.
• Follow documented commissioning procedures.
• Track and follow test results punchlist items (correct deficiencies).
• Lead with minimal direction equipment energization and startup.
• Trouble shoots and understands when to upscale the issues.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC & motor controls

Schematics & one-line drawings

Field experience

Read/interpret diagrams

Willingness to work on active sites

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools & equipment knowledge

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support and verify electrical systems, with a focus on commissioning, testing, and startup on industrial sites. You will work under supervision on complex projects, ensuring design and operational requirements are met, and collaborate with field teams to maintain safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with motor controls, schematics, and I/O verification, plus a commitment to working on active