Journeyman Electrician
About the job
- Must have a state-issued journeyman electrician license or equivalent.
- Industrial electrical experience is required.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift up to 100 pounds, climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools, and work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Must be comfortable working around electrical shock risks, outside weather conditions, and dust, and comply with safety standards.
- Must be willing to work variable site schedules, more than 40 and no more than 60 hours per week, with occasional weekend work.
- Must be located in or around the office location or willing to relocate permanently.
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit.
- Oversee or participate in wire installations with conduit and cable tray.
- Connect power to equipment.
- Lead or develop up to four apprentice electricians.
- Apply knowledge of other construction trades.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of BIM/VDC technology is preferred.
- Experience using, or willingness to learn, BIM/VDC technologies for pre-planning and on-site coordination of projects.
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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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