Full-Time

Electrical Commissioning Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Interstates

Interstates

501-1,000 employees

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

No salary listed

Morrisville, PA, USA

In Person

Work is performed on active construction sites and may involve travel or per diem/travel pay.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Three to five years of firsthand exposure to construction-related work or data center experience is required.
  • Strong electrical knowledge and field experience are required.
  • Understanding of motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and industrial systems is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and one-line drawings is required.
  • Willingness to work on active construction sites is required.
  • Proven experience with systems, tools, and commissioning processes is required.
  • Interstates safety certification Level II for 120 volts must be obtained within 30 to 90 days.
  • Ability to follow site safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment is required.
  • Ability to work in construction-site environments, climb ladders and scaffolds, work in confined or elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform point-to-point checks from field devices to control systems.
  • Independently verify input/output operation and perform basic signal testing.
  • Perform pre-functional checks.
  • Verify wiring, terminations, labeling, and functional equipment readings.
  • Follow documented commissioning procedures.
  • Track test results and punch-list items and correct deficiencies.
  • Lead equipment energization and startup with minimal direction.
  • Troubleshoot issues and escalate them when appropriate.
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures.
  • Support commissioning activities by testing and verifying electrical systems against design and operational requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • A technical electrical degree or similar qualification is preferred.

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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Simplify's Take

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

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Parental Leave

Bonus Incentives

Profit Sharing

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Mentorship Program

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

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Apr 18th, 2023
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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
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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