Field Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2025. Interstates scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
Come join this exciting opportunity to be a Field Engineer at Interstates. This position means quite a bit to Interstates success. You will have the opportunity to work on projects through out the US. In addition to working with our Engineering and Construction field team members, to deliver on project success. If you want to JUMPSTART your career at a place that cares about your goals, learn all aspects of the electrical construction industry, and be taken care of by a company that care....look no further. APPLY TODAY!
Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical liaison between engineering and construction groups
- Assist construction staff and project engineer in validating the project design, through the management and resolution of any project discrepancies or issues
- Validate project design to actual field conditions, equipment requirements, etc.
- Cross-check and verify project design documents to eliminate design discrepancies
- Review equipment submittals and validate alignment with project design
- Assist engineering in gathering field information/data to complete design as necessary
- Ensure project design database (InterTrak) is maintained and appropriately reflects the current project scope.
- Assist field construction teams in implementing and meeting project specifications requirements
- Ensure installation details meet manufacturers requirements on electrical gear installations, etc.
- Verify electrical equipment compliance with shop drawings and project requirements, as it arrives at project location.
- Assist with 3D/BIM model coordination and documenting "as-built" information
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another ABET accredited engineering program in a similar field
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Able to track and organize project and information
- Able to interpret and read documents, such as blueprints, technical manuals, etc.
- Able to prioritize work and deal with stress
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $72,000- $82,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Travel: This position is part of our national traveling team and may be located at job sites throughout the United States. Expect up to 100% travel at various project locations across the United States. Typically, you will be assigned a job location through out the US that you will relocate to for the extent of the project. A project lifespan may last roughly from 8 months - 2 years.
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
- Want to be a PM in 2-3 years. At Interstates, we can get you there!
- Career Coaching
- Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.