Electrical Testing & Commissioning Service Technician

PHe Data Center Services; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Per diem

Job summary

PHe Data Center Services specializes in electrical testing, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of power distribution equipment for major data center projects across the United States.

We are seeking experienced Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians with a strong hands-on background in electrical power distribution systems, switchgear, and field testing, including NETA ATS, startup and commissioning at data center sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical field testing or commissioning experience.
• Experience with power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, or breakers.
• Knowledge of electrical testing procedures and specialized test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning of power distribution equipment.
• Test CTs, PTs, Hi-Pot, Megger, and circuit-breaker equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot LV/MV switchgear.
• Interface with Square D, ABB, and S&C equipment.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams and schematics.
• Diagnose issues and verify proper operation of equipment.
• Prepare testing reports and commissioning documentation.
• Follow NFPA 70E electrical safety procedures.
• Travel nationwide to support data center projects.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Field testing

Education

Electrical Engineering Tech / Power Systems training

Tools

CTs

PTs

Hi-Pot

Megger

Circuit-breaker testing

Square D

ABB

S&C

Job description

PHe Data Center Services specializes in electrical testing, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of power distribution equipment for major data center projects across the United States.

As part of the Parrish-Hare Electrical Supply family, we bring over a decade of experience supporting critical electrical infrastructure nationwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians with a strong hands‑on background in electrical power distribution systems, switchgear, and field testing.

This position focuses on electrical acceptance testing (NETA ATS), equipment startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning at data center project sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning of power distribution equipment.
• Conduct electrical testing, including CTs, PTs, Hi-Pot, Megger, and circuit breaker testing.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Work with equipment from manufacturers such as Square D, ABB, and S&C.
• Read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Diagnose electrical issues and verify proper equipment operation.
• Prepare accurate testing reports and commissioning documentation.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including NFPA 70E requirements.
• Travel nationwide to support data center projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on electrical field testing or commissioning experience.
• Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, or circuit breakers.
• Knowledge of electrical testing procedures and specialized test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA or NICET certification.
• Experience performing electrical acceptance testing under NETA ATS standards.
• Data center electrical commissioning experience.
• Experience with Square D, ABB, or S&C equipment.
• Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, or related technical training.
• Military electrical or power generation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $40.00-$65.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week, including weeks between project assignments.
• $75 per diem on eligible travel days, paid in advance.
• Company vehicle.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities to work on major data center projects nationwide.

Important

This is a hands‑on ELECTRICAL position.

We are specifically looking for technicians with practical experience in electrical testing, switchgear, power distribution systems, and commissioning.

This is not an IT, mechanical, or general maintenance position.