Electrical Testing Technician II
Bopat Electric · Frederick, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$40–$52/hrFull-time
Bopat Electric is a trusted electrical services provider with a proud legacy dating back to 1972. We specialize in maintaining and optimizing critical electrical distribution systems, delivering reliable, safety-first solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional environments. As part of the BCES Global Group, we combine the strength of a best-in-class international network with the agility and expertise of a respected local team—empowering our people to do exceptional work that keeps essential systems safe, resilient, and future-ready.
What We Offer
- 401K with 7% matching and immediate vesting
- 100% employer paid benefits
- Paid PTO
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay: $40–$52/hour (based on experience, certification, and qualifications)
- Join a growing Power Services Division with opportunities to advance your technical career
- Work on healthcare, government, industrial, commercial, data center, and other mission-critical facilities
- Perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, commissioning, and electrical reliability projects
- 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)