Electrical Commissioning Technician

Insight Global (United States); Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support hands-on electrical testing and commissioning within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience with switchgear, UPS systems, breakers, panels, controls, or power distribution equipment, and the ability to follow detailed testing procedures; structured training will begin before advancing to more complex commissioning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience.
• Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, or similar power distribution equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Hands-on experience with breakers, panels, controls, or electrical distribution systems.
• Comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow detailed electrical testing and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and verification on switchgear, UPS systems, circuit breakers, busway, and control systems.
• Support point-to-point checks, insulation resistance/Megger testing, contact resistance testing, and breaker testing.
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and functional performance testing.
• Support UPS startup, transfer testing, and load-bank testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and system issues.
• Perform electrical measurements and equipment inspections.
• Verify HMI, BMS, and control system functionality.
• Follow detailed testing, commissioning, and electrical safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Switchgear

UPS systems

Troubleshooting

Safety

Industrial environment

Follow procedures

Education

Electrical degree / technical training

Tools

Megger

Testing equipment

PLC/Control systems

Job description

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technician to support hands-on electrical testing and commissioning within a manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background who has experience with switchgear, UPS systems, breakers, panels, controls, or power distribution equipment and wants to grow deeper into electrical testing and commissioning.

You will receive structured training before progressing into more advanced commissioning responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience
• Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, or similar power distribution equipment
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, troubleshooting, and safety
• Hands-on experience with breakers, panels, controls, or electrical distribution systems
• Comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow detailed electrical testing and commissioning procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and verification on switchgear, UPS systems, circuit breakers, busway, and control systems
• Support point-to-point checks, insulation resistance/Megger testing, contact resistance testing, and breaker testing
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and functional performance testing
• Support UPS startup, transfer testing, and load-bank testing
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and system issues
• Perform electrical measurements and equipment inspections
• Verify HMI, BMS, and control system functionality
• Follow detailed testing, commissioning, and electrical safety procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical commissioning or testing experience
• Switchgear commissioning/testing experience
• UPS or critical power experience
• Megger, point-to-point, contact resistance, or secondary injection testing experience
• PLC, HMI, BMS, or controls experience
• OSHA 10 or NFPA 70E training
• Electrical degree, technical degree, trade school, or similar education