Senior Electrical Testing Technician

Position Summary

A rapidly growing electrical power services organization is seeking an experienced NETA III Certified Electrical Testing Technician to support utility substation commissioning, acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and power system troubleshooting projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled electrical testing professional capable of independently executing testing assignments, analyzing results, leading field activities, and serving as a technical resource for customers and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and troubleshooting of electrical power equipment.

• Support commissioning, energization, startup, and turnover activities for new and existing electrical systems.

• Verify equipment performance and operational readiness before energization.

• Perform testing and evaluation of low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers, air, vacuum, and SF6 circuit breakers, protective relay systems, bus systems, motor control centers (MCCs), power cables, grounding systems, and control systems and associated equipment.

• Diagnose electrical system issues and equipment failures.

• Analyze test data and identify trends impacting reliability and performance.

• Develop corrective action recommendations based on testing results.

• Assist customers with equipment condition assessments and maintenance planning.

• Interact directly with utility personnel, plant managers, engineers, contractors, and customers.

• Participate in project planning meetings and outage coordination efforts.

• Support project scheduling and execution to meet customer deadlines.

• Maintain professional customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.

• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting testing procedures, findings, and recommendations.

• Review and validate test data for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain project documentation and quality records.

• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Current NETA Level III Certification

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical testing, commissioning, or power systems experience

• Strong background in power system testing, acceptance testing, maintenance testing, electrical commissioning, troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, control drawings, protection drawings, technical specifications

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility substation commissioning experience

• Protective relay testing experience

• Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schweitzer, Basler, or similar relay platforms

• Power generation experience

• Transmission and distribution experience

• Data center and mission-critical infrastructure experience

• Previous experience leading crews or project teams

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

• Military electrical power systems experience

Compensation

NETA III Certified Electrical Testing Technician: $60-$80 per hour
Overtime opportunities available
Performance and project-based advancement opportunities

Benefits

• $75/day per diem
• Company-issued credit card for travel expenses
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training and continuing education
• Industry certification support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Company-provided testing equipment and tools

Desired Skills and Experience

• Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on medium- and high-voltage electrical power systems.

• Lead field testing activities for utility, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical power projects.

• Test, troubleshoot, and evaluate switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems.

• Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and performance.

• Support utility substation commissioning, startup, outage, and maintenance activities.

• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, protection one-lines, and technical specifications.

• Mentor and train junior NETA-certified technicians while promoting best practices and safety standards.

• Interface directly with customers, engineers, project managers, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Maintain compliance with NETA standards, NFPA 70E requirements, and OSHA regulations.

• Prepare and review technical reports, testing documentation, and commissioning records.