Electrician Apprentice Intern

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.

Apprentice Electrician Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power/hand tools
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, tuggers, etc.
• Install conductors in race way and cable tray using manual and power equipment
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power/hand tools
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish Journeyman and Foreman Electricians with materials, equipment, tools, and supplies
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor and boom lifts
• Perform housekeeping duties, as required
• Other duties as assigned by field leaders

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Candidates must be currently enrolled in electrical technology, electrical construction or instrumentation AS program.

Location/Travel: This position will require travel in/around Aberdeen, SD - 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:

• 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
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Double Pay for Sunday Work