Interstates

Electrical Commissioning Foreman

Interstates$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred
  • 4-6 years of experience in electrical commissioning or industrial electrical work
  • Demonstrated experience with electrical checkout and troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety practices
  • Experience in commissioning planning or sequencing

Responsibilities

  • Support and guide communication among teams during commissioning and startup
  • Review and assist in developing commissioning task schedules
  • Mentor team members in low voltage electrical commissioning
  • Coordinate daily work assignments for the commissioning team
  • Communicate effectively with clients and contractors to support field execution
  • Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety procedures
  • Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and update records

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule
  • Bonus Incentives and advancement opportunities
  • Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
Full Job Description
Electrical Commissioning Foreman 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
  • Lead crews with a positive, accountable culture, take initiative on day-to-day issues, escalating complex challenges.
  • Plan and coordinate daily and short-term work, manage labor, materials, tools and equipment, track performance and lead daily huddles.
  • Ensure work meets plans, standards and quality requirements, identify issues, follow schedules and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Enforce safety standrads/expectations and participate in safety activities, promote safe work practices within the crew.
  • Coordinate with immediate team members and supervisors, support scheduling, materials and workflow needs.
  • Provide guidance, support and mentoring to crew members, reinforce expectations and give basic feedback.
  • Plan daily work and contribute to short-term planning, assist with resource needs and preparation.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent (technical electrical degree or similar preferred).
  • 6 plus years of firsthand exposure to construction related or data center experience.
  • Expert level tech background and knowledge (field experience.)
  • Deep understanding of motor controls, PLC, and Industrial Systems
  • Ability to teach others to read and interpret schematics and one-line drawings.
  • Willingness to work on active construction sites.
  • Proven experience in trouble shooting complex systems, tools, and commissioning processes.
  • Proven lead role in field leadership preferably Data Centers.

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.

Benefits of Working at Interstates:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
  • 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
  • Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance eligibility for this role upon 120 day review

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: The work environment involves various construction site settings, where employees are often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and other potential hazards such as high or confined spaces, elevated noise levels, and electrical risks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or walk for long periods of time and use hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects. The employee is frequently required to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools. Reach for, handle, and grasp wires and hand tools, bend, crouch, stoop kneel, and work in small places, lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds (frequently) and 50 pounds (occasionally). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, recognizing slight differences in shapes or shading, and ability to adjust focus.

Safety remains a top priority. Employees must strictly adhere to site safety protocols, which include wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and safety glasses. Role-specific PPE will be provided. Interstates is committed to maintaining a culture of safety, ensuring that all employees receive ongoing training and resources to perform their duties effectively and safely.

About Interstates

Interstates is an electrical engineering, construction, and automation company that provides innovative solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients across the United States. The company was founded in 1953 and has grown to become a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation services. Interstates has a team of over 1,000 professionals who work together to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients improve their operations and increase their efficiency. The company is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a proven track record of success in the industry.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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