Electrical Test Technician – MV/LV Systems, Field Startups

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking a Test Technician to lead and perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and shop settings.

Travel locally, regionally, and nationally is required, with international travel preferred. Responsibilities include testing transformers, switchgear, relays, breakers, and related equipment, maintaining documentation, and supporting project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• NETA/NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high‑potential (Hi-Pot) testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards.
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects both onsite and in-house utilizing various company software systems, review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Promote an attitude of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

NETA/NICET preferred

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking a Test Technician to lead and perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and shop settings.

Travel locally, regionally, and nationally is required, with international travel preferred. Responsibilities include testing transformers, switchgear, relays, breakers, and related equipment, maintaining documentation, and supporting project teams to ensure