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Interstates

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

IT Infrastructure Administrator

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
$79.1k - $108.8k+ Performance Bonus
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Tulsa, OK, USA
HybridTravel to job locations and company or project sites is required, up to 35% of the time.
IT OperationsSystem Administration, Network Engineering & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Three to five or more years of experience in systems, network, or infrastructure administration.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 or Exchange Online.
  • Experience supporting virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, VPNs, and firewalls.
  • Experience with patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and software deployment.
  • Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments.
  • A bachelor's degree in an IT-related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and vendor collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain servers, virtual environments, network devices, and cloud platforms.
  • Configure, deploy, and support hardware, software, and infrastructure services across the enterprise.
  • Manage user access, permissions, group policies, and account lifecycle processes.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and uptime, and respond to and resolve escalated issues.
  • Execute and improve patching, backup, replication, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Support LAN/WAN, VPN, firewall, and connectivity issues for internal and remote users.
  • Provide advanced Tier 2 troubleshooting for infrastructure, system, and application issues.
  • Identify automation and standardization opportunities and document repeatable processes.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement and support technology solutions.
  • Support security controls and compliance requirements.
  • Travel to job locations and other company or project sites to support infrastructure needs; travel is required and is not expected to exceed 35% of the employee's time.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell.

About the company

Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial facilities. They design, install, and integrate electrical systems, control-and-automation solutions, and OT services to optimize manufacturing and processing operations. Their approach is an integrated, one-stop solution with engineering, project management, and field services delivered by a team treated like family, emphasizing safety, education, and career growth. They leverage a long history (over 65 years) to offer national and global reach with a focus on collaboration and trust across industries like food & beverage, consumer goods, energy & chemical, mining, and water/wastewater. The goal is to help industrial customers build reliable, efficient, and compliant facilities by providing end-to-end electrical, automation, and OT capabilities through a trusted partner relationship.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sioux Center, Iowa

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • Interstates completed Hull Coop's 2025 mill retrofit, proving complex brownfield execution.
  • Its 2025 Utah Flour Mill project won integrated electrical and automation work.
  • Interstates Engineering acquired TerraSite Design, widening survey, planning, and municipal project reach.

What critics are saying

  • Interstates depends on industrial capex clients like food and manufacturing through 2026.
  • Sioux Falls expansion started April 2026; underutilized space would pressure margins.
  • Competitors like Burns and McDonnell can undercut turnkey bids, shrinking Interstates into commodity labor.

What makes Interstates unique

  • Interstates pairs electrical construction, engineering, and automation under one Integrated Project Delivery model.
  • Its 2026 Sioux Falls expansion adds training, innovation, and collaboration capacity.
  • Its 2026 digital newsletter shift signals disciplined internal communications and brand continuity.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Veracity Industrial Networks
Oct 12th, 2023
Many Colors of Cybersecurity Protections

To further improve its cyber-awareness and protections, Interstates has also worked with Veracity Industrial Networks (veracity.io) for several years, and participated in developing its OT Network Controller software, which intuitively manages an SDN-capable switch from Dynics Inc. ( www.dynics.com ),and uses zero-trust and deny-by-default methods to improve network visibility and security.

Interstates
Aug 15th, 2023
Lending a Helping Hand

To be intentional with making a difference in its communities, Interstates Engineering Inc launched a company-wide program called Engage in 2021.

Interstates
Aug 1st, 2023
Proven Integrity for 30 Years

Over the past 30 years, Interstates has received numerous state and national ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.

Interstates
Apr 18th, 2023
Texas Project Receives ABC Of Iowa Award | Interstates

Interstates was recognized with the Award of Excellence in the Electrical – Industrial: $1M - $5M category, as well as the overall Project of the Year at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on April 14 in Des Moines.

VentureBeat
Apr 13th, 2023
Case Study: How Interstates Rehauled Its Aging Data Center Infrastructure

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: Data centers in 2023: How to do more with less. Cloud adoption is growing, but data centers still remain the driving force for most enterprises worldwide. The reason is obvious: You get more control and flexibility over the servers and associated components (like networking equipment and storage). But, when you have a lean IT team at the helm, keeping such infrastructure ready for complex and modern workloads can also be quite a task. Case in point: Iowa-based Interstates, a 60-year-old provider of electrical, construction and engineering solutions, faced the challenge of frequently upgrading data center hardware to meet its business needs. We dive into its digital transformation storyInterstates’ VM-heavy workloadInterstates focuses on design-build electrical projects, plant floor automation and operational technology support for manufacturing and industrial environments