Senior Field Tech/Engineer

Inrush Electrical; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Industry standard benefits

RRSP/401K program

Job summary

A leading electrical services provider is seeking an experienced individual to maintain and inspect electrical distribution systems. This role requires inspecting and testing electrical equipment, documenting results, and performing high voltage breaker tests. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, general PC skills, and preferably hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Opportunities for career growth and development are also available, along with industry-standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• NETA Certification is ideal.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical equipment and devices.
• Document and report test results.
• Perform high voltage breaker testing.

Skills

Electrical safety principles

General PC skills

Technical Protection & Control

SCADA Equipment Training

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree/technologist diploma

Job description

Provides the reliability and performance of the electrical distribution system by inspecting, testing, maintaining electrical equipment and devices, analyzing and determining the presence of adverse conditions, documenting and reporting test results, and taking appropriate corrective actions.

• Instrument transformer tests – CCVT, CT, and SSVT testing.
• Surge arrester power factor testing.
• Testing capacitor bank or power‑factor correction systems.
• Confirming circuitry via voltage checks, point‑to‑point, and secondary injection.
• High voltage breaker testing: timing, travel, and functional testing.
• Switchgear functionals – print reading, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• ATS testing – ensuring proper operation from normal to emergency power.
• Willing to travel for work throughout North America, traveling 50 percent of the time.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must work safely and adhere to all electrical safety core principles and procedures.
• Prefer a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or an Associate’s degree/technologist diploma from an accredited two‑year technical college.
• Must have at least 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Must have general PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
• NETA Certification is ideal.

Other Requirements:

• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to crawl, climb, and lift 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to pass a fit‑for‑duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel (Canada, USA, Mexico).
• Must have a valid passport.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Technical Protection & Control / SCADA/ Equipment Training.
• Industry standard benefits & RRSP/401K program.