Electrical & Equipment Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems associated with groundwater extraction systems, injection systems, treatment plants, pumping systems, utilities, and support facilities.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, motor controls, instrumentation, sensors, control systems, and related electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, construction drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Perform testing and commissioning of electrical equipment, motors, pumps, controls, and instrumentation systems.
• Assist with installation and startup of treatment system components, including pumps, motors, PLC-based controls, telemetry systems, and chemical feed equipment.
• Operate construction equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, and dump trucks to support excavation, trenching, grading, utility installation, and site development activities.
• Support installation of underground piping, conduit, extraction and injection wells, vaults, and related infrastructure.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs on assigned equipment and project systems.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transportation of equipment and construction materials.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and comply with project-specific Health and Safety Plans, EM 385-1-1 requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
• Cook up coordination work activities with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems including pumps, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide technical guidance and field training to laborers and junior technicians.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical construction, industrial electrical maintenance, controls, instrumentation, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of motors, motor controls, pumps, instrumentation, and control systems preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, construction plans, and specifications.
• Experience with environmental remediation, utility construction, water/wastewater systems, or industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience working on federal construction projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices, troubleshooting techniques, and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, and similar construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, PLC systems, and industrial controls.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including 10-hour days and occasional weekends as project requirements dictate.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Electrical trade certifications, NCCER credentials, crane/rigging certifications, or equipment operator certifications are a plus.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• General office environment.
• Some travel both domestically and internationally may be required based on business demands.