Data Center Electrical Technician

Pearce Services; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Per diem

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services seeks a skilled Medium-Voltage / High-Voltage Electrical Technician to support operation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure in data centers across the United States. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and performance of power distribution systems for mission-critical operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with utility, industrial, substation, or data center electrical systems and can perform maintenance, testing, inspections, and root-cause

Qualifications

• Experience with medium-voltage and/or high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and support root-cause analysis of power system issues.
• Conduct operational testing and verification of electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist with switching operations and outage planning in accordance with established procedures and qualifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, test reports, and operational documentation.
• Support system reliability, uptime objectives, and critical facility operations.

Skills

MV/HV electrical experience

Electrical safety practices

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Reading schematics

Education

Technical training or certification in electrical systems

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com .

Your Impact

We are seeking a skilled Medium-Voltage / High-Voltage Electrical Technician to support the operation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure within a data center environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical distribution systems that power mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate has experience working with utility, industrial, substation, or data center electrical systems and is comfortable performing maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and inspections on medium- and high-voltage equipment. This position is 100% travel across United States.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and support root-cause analysis of power system issues.
• Conduct operational testing and verification of electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist with switching operations and outage planning in accordance with established procedures and qualifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, test reports, and operational documentation.
• Support system reliability, uptime objectives, and critical facility operations.
• Follow all electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.

Required Qualifications

Travel is required. Rotation is SIX weeks out at a time and One week off.

• Technical training, certification, or equivalent experience in electrical systems.
• Experience working with medium-voltage and/or high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in a mission-critical operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center, utility, industrial manufacturing, power generation, or substation environment.
• Familiarity with critical power infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, breakers, and protective relaying systems.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations and maintenance programs.
• Electrical trade certification, apprenticeship completion, or related technical credentials.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and other applicable electrical safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

You are a safety-focused electrical professional who understands the importance of reliable power systems in mission-critical environments. You bring hands-on experience with medium- and high-voltage infrastructure and can confidently perform maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities while adhering to established operating procedures and safety requirements.

Compensation: $40.00-$65.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$40 - $65 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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