Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern - Des Moines, IA

Interstates • Des Moines, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring an Apprentice Electrician Tech College Intern to support electrical construction projects in and around Des Moines, Iowa. The position works alongside journeyman and foreman electricians and assists with installing, maintaining, and handling electrical materials and equipment on jobsites. The role requires travel within a 200-mile radius of Des Moines and permanent residence near the office location or willingness to relocate there. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Per diem and mileage stipends may apply under company policy.

Start times, breaks, and work hours vary by site and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours per week and no more than 60 hours per week. Weekend work may occasionally be required. The job involves exposure to heights, electrical-shock risks, outdoor weather, dust, and confined spaces. Employees must be comfortable working in these conditions and following safety standards.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an electrical technology, electrical construction, or instrumentation associate degree program.
• Able to travel in and around Des Moines, Iowa, within a 200-mile radius.
• Permanently located near the office location or willing to permanently relocate there.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, and in conditions involving electrical-shock risk, outdoor weather, and dust.
• Able to comply with safety standards.
• Able to work more than 40 and no more than 60 hours per week; weekend work may occasionally be required.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and bend conduit using a tape measure and appropriate power and hand tools.
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, pullers, and tuggers.
• Install conductors in raceway and cable tray using manual and powered equipment.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, including replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors, using appropriate power and hand tools.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, tools, and supplies, and furnish them to journeyman and foreman electricians.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by field leaders.

Benefits

• Per diem/travel pay or FAVR program benefits, as applicable.
• Family- and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time.
• Company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit.
• Double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for occasional holiday work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree