Electrical Test Technician

Resource Professional Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Truck allowance or mileage

Mobilization pay

Job summary

A utility service provider is seeking experienced High Voltage Engineers and Technicians for long-term projects across the United States. This hands-on role requires expertise in high voltage testing, relay testing, and substation commissioning. Ideal candidates must have prior utility or T&D experience and be willing to travel. The company offers a W2 contract with perks such as per diem and mobilization pay, ensuring a comprehensive support package for project-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a P&C Technician, Relay Technician, or Substation Commissioning Technician.
• Hands-on experience in high-voltage substations.
• Proven relay testing and commissioning experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel for project-based work.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and commission P&C systems in high-voltage substations.
• Perform protective relay testing using OMICRON, Doble, or similar equipment.
• Support substation commissioning, energization, and outage activities.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and utility procedures.

Skills

High Voltage Testing

Relay Testing

Protection & Control Systems

Substation Commissioning

Travel for project-based work

Tools

OMICRON

Doble

SEL

ABB

GE

Siemens

Job description

High Voltage Testing Engineers and Technicians Needed – W2 Contract

I have long term utility projects at all of these locations:

• Springfield, MA
• Lancaster, PA
• Indianapolis, IN

(all long term contracts 6-12 months with opportunity for extension or go full time)

We are seeking experienced High Voltage Lead (P&C) Commissioning Engineers/Technicians to support utility and substation testing projects across the U.S. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong expertise in relay testing, protection & control systems, and full substation commissioning through energization. Candidates must have prior utility or T&D experience.

Per diem, truck allowance or mileage, and mobilization (MOB) pay are provided.

This is not low-voltage, residential, commercial, or industrial facilities electrical work. Applicants without high-voltage substation and utility scale relay experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and commission P&C systems in high‑voltage substations
• Perform protective relay testing using OMICRON, Doble, or similar equipment
• Support substation commissioning, energization, and outage activities
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and utility procedures

Qualifications

• Experience as a P&C Technician, Relay Technician, or Substation Commissioning Technician
• Hands‑on experience in high‑voltage substations
• Proven relay testing and commissioning experience
• Ability and willingness to travel for project‑based work

Preferred

• Experience with SEL, ABB, GE, or Siemens relays