Electrical Service Technician - Dulles, Virginia

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

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 Technician Responsibilities

Employee will use his / her experience in the field to lead a team of 3-15 people, must be OK to work in the field "on tools".

• Leadership - Consistently leads and motivates with positive influence that enables the team to contribute towards the effectiveness of achieving goals and project success
• Coordinate with owner and manufacturing representatives to successfully test, troubleshoot and commission 480 V power distribution equipment
• Test, configure parameters and modifies electrical systems for plant production
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels including power wiring, control wiring, PLC's, relays and power supplies
• A strong level of experience working with low - voltage power distribution electrical systems
• Proficient with schematics, technical drawings and manual, able to identify issues and repair equipment
• Safety - Has overall responsibility and dedication to keep the project and crews safe by setting the safety tone through active participation and involvement in the Interstates behavior based safety program
• Communication - Builds productive relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades on the project
• Knowledge - Has an overall electrical and construction knowledge
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience :

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 :