Electrician Careers at Interstates

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Grow Your Electrical Career with a Team That Leads the Industry

Electricians at Interstates work on complex industrial projects where craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork matter every day. Whether you’re stepping into the field, looking to grow into leadership, or seeking steady hands-on work, you’ll find opportunities that match your goals.

Safety is central to our culture, and every team member is a part of ensuring zero-injury careers for everyone on the team.

Our teams work in food processing plants, data centers, manufacturing facilities, and other essential industries across the country. You’ll use your technical skills alongside experienced crews, contribute to major industrial installations, and learn through mentorship at every level. Safety is central to our culture, and every team member is a part of ensuring zero-injury careers for everyone on the team.

If you’re ready for work that challenges you, supports your growth, and connects you with a team that values your contributions, explore an electrical career at Interstates.

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Apprenticeships at Interstates

Start your electrical career with hands-on training, mentorship, and real exposure to industrial work. Apprentices work closely with journeymen and foremen to learn essential skills such as: 

  • Installing raceways, pulling wire, and powering equipment
  • Operating tools, lifts, and related equipment
  • Supporting layout, material handling, and basic troubleshooting
  • Participating in pre-job hazard analysis and identifying safe work steps
  • Learning and applying Interstates’ I-Coaching approach to continuous improvement
  • Interstates also invests in your long-term career by offering a $4,000 bonus when you earn your Journeyman license
  • Contributing to zero-injury careers for you and your team members 

Interstates offers a DOL-approved apprenticeship program with clearly defined pathways to journeyman, foreman, and superintendent roles. Safety, mentorship, and personal growth are built into every step of your training. 

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What Journeyman Electricians Do Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman electricians bring industrial and heavy commercial projects to life through hands-on electrical work and jobsite leadership. You will collaborate closely with apprentices, foremen, and superintendents while completing essential tasks such as: 

  • Measuring, cutting, threading, and installing rigid conduit
  • Measuring, cutting, and installing cable tray and basket tray
  • Pulling and terminating wire
  • Wiring motors, instruments, equipment, and industrial systems
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues across 24v–480v systems
  • Working with PLCs, relays, and control systems
  • Creating and executing work plans for daily tasks and project phases
  • Leading reporting on labor and material installation and supporting progress tracking
  • Leading and mentoring 2–3 apprentices, aligned with state ratio requirements, as they develop their skills
  • Maintaining strong safety standards and helping set the tone for the crew 

Interstates offers opportunities for both regional and traveling journeyman roles. Traveling positions provide consistent national project work with a steady crew. Regional roles allow you to work closer to home while gaining leadership experience and long-term growth. 

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What Our Electricians Say About Working Here

“Interstates is a great company to work with. We’re all considered family, and we’re safe in so many aspects. We provide opportunities for everyone, from Apprentices to Superintendents. The great thing is there are always opportunities for growth and to become a great leader and a great electrician in the field.”

Carlos Aguilar Revolorio, Superintendent

“Here at Interstates, we prioritize safety. Safety is the foundation for everything we do. Our commitment to safety promotes a proactive safety culture by open communication and accountability at all levels. We also have endless ways to grow as an electrician and a leader at Interstates. One being our yearly Field Leader Excellence. At leadership training, you are able to ask questions, voice concerns, and hear stories from leaders who have a ton of experience. You're able to build relationships with new people and catch up with team members you haven't seen in a while. It's a very fun environment and a great experience.”

Regie H, Journeyman

“I've witnessed an amazing family-based organization that doesn’t boast about perfection, but instead dedicates its efforts constantly to improving day after day...Through 15 years of being an electrician, I can honestly say the 8 years with Interstates have been the best.”

Chaz K, Journeyman

“Interstates talked about safety and the development of the team members working with them. I think Interstates is a good option for a lot of people to join the team.”

Demetreous G, Foreman

Lead Work, Solve Problems, and Build a Positive Crew Culture Electrical Foreman

Foremen guide teams of three to fifteen electricians and blend hands-on work with planning, coordination, and mentoring. This role is ideal for electricians who enjoy helping others grow while managing project needs. As a foreman, you will:

  • Lead crews in daily electrical installation and layout
  • Solve on-site problems and support project decision-making
  • Mentor apprentices and journeymen to help them reach their potential
  • Build and maintain a positive team culture aligned with Interstates values
  • Communicate with clients, project managers, and other trades
  • Coordinate with owners, technical partners, and manufacturing representatives during installation and commissioning
  • Plan work, manage resources, and keep the project on schedule
  • Maintain safe work practices and actively participate in safety programs
  • Understand and execute project plans and workflow sequencing

Foremen play a key role in shaping the crew experience. You lead people, support project outcomes, and help grow the next generation of field leaders.

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Lead Multiple Teams and Guide Projects from Start to Finish Electrical Superintendent

Superintendents oversee project-wide planning and execution, coordinating several crews while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. In this role you will: 

  • Coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, and field partners
  • Plan work, identify risks early, and maintain project momentum
  • Manage schedules, productivity, and resource allocation
  • Build strong relationships with clients and project teams
  • Mentor and support foremen and journeymen as they grow into leadership
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and safety across the jobsite
  • Oversee troubleshooting, sequencing, and site-wide coordination 

Superintendents own safety, quality, and productivity for the entire project, ensuring that every team member is supported and every phase of the job is executed at a high standard. 

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Field Leader Excellence (FLE) Program

Interstates invests in long-term leadership development through the Field Leader Excellence (FLE) program. FLE provides structured training for electricians moving into leadership roles and focuses on:

  • Communication and team development
  • Planning and workflow management
  • Safety leadership and decision-making
  • Coaching and accountability
  • Preparing journeymen to step into foreman and superintendent roles

FLE is designed to support electricians as they grow into confident, capable field leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Apprentice Electricians: We’re looking for candidates interested in becoming licensed through our DOL-approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Candidates with a certificate or AS degree in electrical technology, electrical construction, instrumentation, or similar or equivalent experience are preferred.  

For Journeyman Electricians: We’re looking for candidates with state-issued journeyman electrician licenses. Industrial electrical experience is required, but heavy commercial and industrial experience preferred.  

For Foreman and Electrical Superintendents: We’re looking for candidates with state-issued journeyman electrician licenses (or equivalent). Leadership experience is required.  

Yes! Our Electrical Apprenticeship program combines hands-on experience with classroom instruction over 3-4 years. It prepares you for the journeyman electrical licensing exam and offers a path to success in a high-demand field.  

Most work at Interstates is industrial and heavy commercial, including electrical construction in: 

  • Food and beverage facilities
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Industrial automation and control environments
  • Data centers
  • Large-scale commercial installations 

Work includes installing conduit, pulling wire, powering equipment, troubleshooting systems, and contributing to high-performing project teams. 

Traveling roles support national industrial projects with consistent crews. Regional roles allow electricians to work near home while still growing their technical and leadership skills. 

Team members often shift from traveling to regional positions as their home life changes, and others move from regional roles into traveling positions for broader experience.

We complete industrial projects across the lower 48 states, with most work concentrated in the central U.S. from Minnesota to Texas and Wyoming to Ohio. Regional offices support localized hiring and crew development.

Many electricians advance from apprentice to journeyman, then into foreman and superintendent roles. Some also transition into project management, estimating, safety leadership, or office positions, depending on strengths and long-term goals. 

Yes. Through Interstates’ DOL-certified apprenticeship program, we track your hours, provide the training needed to prepare for the journeyman exam, and help you build the knowledge required to pass confidently. 

We also offer ongoing assistance to maintain your licenses, ensuring you stay current in a continually evolving industry. Want to earn additional state licenses? We can support that too! Our team will help you grow your credentials and advance your field career. 

Interstates provides dedicated support through our certified electrical training and orientation team. We offer one-on-one coaching, exam preparation, and guidance from field leaders who’ve helped many electricians pass their journeyman test successfully. 

We are invested in your success—we help you overcome barriers, build confidence, and take the next step in your career. 

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You don’t have to wait for the right opportunity. If you’re looking for a role that fits your skills and want to explore how your career can grow, Interstates has a place for you.

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