Electrical Testing Technician II

BCES Global is a North American electrical contracting platform delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality power-system services across industrial, commercial, utility, and mission-critical environments. We combine deep local expertise with enterprise-level resources to support grid reliability, system upgrades, predictive maintenance, and emergency response across Canada and the US.

What We Offer

• 401K with 7% (US) / 5% RRSP (CA) matching and immediate vesting
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Paid PTO
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Travel and relocation opportunities throughout the larger organization
• Competitive hourly pay: $40–$52/hour (based on experience, certification, and qualifications)
• Company-provided test equipment, PPE, specialized tools, and safety resources
• Paid travel, lodging, and per diem for qualifying overnight assignments
• Ongoing technical training and support toward NETA/NICET certification development
• Advancement opportunities into Senior Electrical Testing Technician and technical leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical power distribution equipment.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate circuit breakers, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, protective devices, cables, grounding systems, automatic transfer switches, motor control equipment, and related electrical apparatus.
• Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance, winding resistance, turns-ratio, secondary injection, and other electrical testing appropriate to your qualifications.
• Assist with primary injection testing, relay testing, transformer testing, cable testing, power quality investigations, and system commissioning.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Accurately document test results, equipment conditions, deficiencies, and field observations.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, emergency response, and commissioning activities while working alongside experienced testing professionals.

Requirements

• NETA Level II, NICET Electrical Power Testing Level II, or equivalent electrical power systems testing experience.
• Two or more years of electrical testing, commissioning, power systems, or closely related field experience.
• Experience working with low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as Megger, Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, or similar platforms is preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including occasional overnight travel.

Pay

$40–$52/hour (based on experience, certification, and qualifications)