Electrical Field Service Technician

Our client a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level IIIV) to support acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility industrial and data center environments. This is a field-based role for technically skilled professionals who take pride in quality workmanship operate with a safety-first mindset and are ready to contribute to a high-utilization team with a deep project pipeline.

Placement title and compensation are commensurate with certification level and field experience. NETA and NICET EPT certifications are preferred but not required strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered.

Field Testing & Technical Services

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on medium- and high-voltage equipment

• Test and troubleshoot:

  • Switchgear (LV/MV)

  • Power transformers

  • Circuit breakers

  • Protective relays and protection systems

• Execute LOTO and safety procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E

• Conduct arc-flash and shock hazard evaluations as required

Reporting & Documentation

• Analyze test results and identify deficiencies

• Generate detailed field service reports and documentation

• Provide timely updates to management and clients on findings and project status

Team & Leadership

• Support or lead field crews depending on experience and certification level

• Mentor junior technicians and trainees as applicable

Leadership Expectations by Level:

• Level II: Executes testing under supervision; building technical foundation

• Level III: Leads small crews owns portions of projects independently

• Level IV: SME / Lead Tech client-facing full project ownership mentors junior staff

Required:

• 28 years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent)

• Strong understanding of power distribution systems

• Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E

• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Valid drivers license with clean driving record

• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Certification One of the Following:

• NETA Certification (Level II III or IV) preferred

• NICET EPT Certification (Level II III or IV) accepted equivalent

• No certification candidates with strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered; certification is not required to apply

Also Preferred:

• OSHA 30 CPR/First Aid

• PowerDB proficiency

• OEM test equipment experience: Megger Doble Omicron or similar

Level Experience Hourly Range

Level II-24 yrs / NETA II NICET EPT II or equivalent $35 $60/hr

Level III-58 yrs / NETA III NICET EPT III or equivalent $65 $75/hr

Level IV-8 yrs / NETA IV NICET EPT IV or equivalent $75 $85/hr

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

• Per diem: $127/day (GSA rate)

• Company card or full expense reimbursement

• Travel covered: lodging flights rental car as applicable

• Overtime available depending on project scope

• Full benefits package: medical dental vision 401(k) with match

• Company vehicle provided

- Up to 50% travel varies by client and project
- Field-based work across industrial utility and data center environments
- Overtime available on active projects
- Standard travel rotation (Regional): Monday out Friday home weekends protected
- Ideal candidate will be willing to travel as needed for project assignments
- Travel requirements may vary based on project scope and location