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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.
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for the constructable, detailed design on most projects. They lead design efforts through completing site trips, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction teams. Electrical Engineer II completes the conceptual design on small and medium size projects and functions as the lead designer on projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops detailed designs independently by leveraging industry knowledge, company and external standards, and lessons from previous projects to enhance deliverables.
Executes designs across various delivery methods, including design-build, plan and specification, and design-assist projects.
Facilitates information sharing with design disciplines, field contacts, clients, vendors, utilities, and governing agencies to ensure alignment and clarity.
Conducts site trips effectively by planning, working with onsite teams, and processing information after returning.
Delegates work to other team members by clearly outlining the purpose and process of the deliverable.
Contributes to estimates and conceptual design phases by providing technical insights and design recommendations.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Completes deliverables across multiple disciplines or lanes, demonstrating agility and expertise in each.
Lead routine project meetings by setting clear agendas, facilitating discussions, and ensuring actionable outcomes.
Apply hands-on experience from panel shop, prefabrication, or field work to enhance design knowledge
Review, update, and conduct training on current standards to ensure team adherence and continuous improvement.
Mentor and train new employees by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and offering feedback.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field from a four-year ABET-accredited program is required. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and practical experience that demonstrates the required competencies. Graduates must be eligible to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or have achieved EIT (Engineer in Training) certification prior to graduation. This position requires a strong knowledge of electrical terminology and components, electrical symbols, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Proficiency in drafting software is preferred for success in this position.
Location: Sioux Center IA/Sioux Falls SD, Omaha NE, Remote- US Travel Requirements: Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 25% of your time.
Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $68,000 to $85,000+ benefits. 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.
Application End Date: October 31, 2026
In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by October 31, 2026. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.
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
Benefits:
Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
401(k) to help you plan for your future
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
Vacation so you can focus on you
Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
Established Career Paths to help plan your future
Career Coaches that are focused on your success
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.
