Journeyman Electrician - Nebraska
Interstates Companies
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Description
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.
Journeyman Responsibilities
- Measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing conduit
- Overseeing, or participating in, wire installations with conduit & cable tray
- Connecting power to equipment
- The ability to lead/develop up to 4 apprentice electricians
- Knowledge of other construction trades
- Ability to stand, walk ,and lift up to 100 lbs in construction work environment
- Ability to climb, and maintain balance, on ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools
- May be exposed to high and precarious places
- Risk of electrical shock and outside weather conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience: We are looking for electricians with experience using, or the desire to learn, the latest BIM/VDC technologies for pre-planning and on-site coordination of all Interstates projects.
- Must have state issued journeyman electrician license (or equivalent)
- Industrial electrical experience required.
- Knowledge of BIM/VDC Technology preferred.
Location/Travel: This position will require travel in/around Omaha, NE - 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:
- 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
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.
Benefits
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
- flexible schedule
About this role
Interstates is looking for a journeyman electrician to join their Lincoln-based team and lead electrical work on industrial projects across Nebraska and surrounding states. You'll handle the full range of hands-on tasks—measuring, cutting, bending, and installing conduit; overseeing wire installations; and connecting power to equipment—while mentoring up to four apprentice electricians. The role demands a valid journeyman license, industrial electrical experience, and comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and around electrical hazards. Travel within a 200-mile radius of Omaha is required, with work weeks typically running 40 to 60 hours depending on project stage and site needs.
This position suits electricians who want both technical responsibility and leadership opportunity. Interstates values BIM/VDC technology skills or willingness to learn them, and they emphasize safety culture and crew development. The company offers solid benefits including a 401(k) match, health and dental coverage, paid time off, and continuing education support for license renewal. You'll also receive a company-issued Milwaukee tool kit and earn double pay for Sunday work.
The work is physically demanding and weather-dependent, with occasional weekend requirements. You'll need reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and permanent residence in or willingness to relocate to the Lincoln or Omaha area.
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