Electrical Commissioning Foreman

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 Commissioning Foreman Responsibilities The Electrical Commissioning Foreman supports and guides commissioning personnel through the planning and execution of comprehensive electrical checkout, commissioning, and startup activities. This role promotes strong collaboration among team members while contributing directly to commissioning tasks in the field. The Team Lead helps develop detailed commissioning schedules, ensures adherence to contractual design and testing requirements, and maintains compliance with applicable state and local electrical standards. This position is a working leader who performs core commissioning responsibilities with minimal supervision while providing daytoday direction, technical support, and quality oversight to the commissioning team. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support and help guide communication among Interstates teams during commissioning and startup, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and timely. 
• Review client milestone schedules and assist in developing detailed commissioning task schedules and resource needs. 
• Mentor and provide onthejob guidance to team members performing LV electrical commissioning work. 
• Help coordinate and organize daily work assignments for the commissioning team. 
• Communicate effectively with client contacts, general contractors, and electrical contractors to support smooth field execution. 
• Work with Interstates Safety personnel to identify and communicate safety hazards and ensure the team follows safety procedures during commissioning and startup. 
• Provide input on labor and resource needs for commissioning activities; monitor team progress against expected hours. 
• Apply a working knowledge of electrical interconnection design, testing procedures, and turnover requirements during commissioning tasks. 
• Ensure the team understands and follows contract documents, test scripts, procedures, and compliance requirements. 
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and assist with updating records shared with clients. 
• Clearly explain technical issues and troubleshooting findings to teammates, supervisors, and client personnel. 
• Complete daily and weekly progress reporting and ensure team members submit required documentation. 
• Provide feedback to leadership on future resource needs and staffing considerations. 
• Assist with interviewing and evaluating candidates by providing technical input or screening questions. 
• Support onboarding and training of new commissioning technicians and contribute to team training materials. 
• Help develop and deliver training related to 480V and control wiring troubleshooting in alignment with NETA guidelines. 
• Communicate complex technical issues in a simplified and understandable manner for team members or stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline preferred
• 4–6 years of experience in electrical commissioning, startup, industrial electrical work, or LV electrical testing 
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical checkout, troubleshooting, loop checks, and system testing 
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and field procedures 
• Experience contributing to commissioning planning or sequencing 

Location/Travel: This position will require travel in/around Dulles, VA - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

Work Schedule: Start times, break times and work hours vary per site and stage of our projects. Our employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, as part of our commitment to safety.  Due to the type of construction, weekend work maybe required on occasion.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, this role is often exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. This role is expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of our work and our client base, this role may involve tasks in an environment exposed to dust. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards to protect their well-being.

Benefits of Working at Interstates:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Continuing Education & Journeyman Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Double Pay for Sunday Work, Triple Pay if working an occasional holiday