Electrical Testing Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Engineering in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities include executing tests, developing test plans, and supporting UL/NEC/IEEE/NEMA compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving test-process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical testing, validation, or verification experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control wiring, and protection schemes.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical testing of power distribution equipment including switchgear, panelboards, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Develop and maintain electrical test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform and oversee functional, hi-pot, insulation resistance, grounding, and load testing.
• Analyze test results and lead root-cause investigations for failures and nonconformances.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and customer requirements.
• Support UL witness testing, audits, and certification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshoot test failures and production issues in support of manufacturing and quality teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Power systems

Root-cause analysis

Technical documentation

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer to join our growing team in Richmond, VA. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on technical expert who thrives on ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of critical power distribution equipment.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Data Center experience highly preferred.
• Has deep, practical expertise testing low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems and loves solving complex electrical challenges.
• Excels at root-cause analysis and turning test failures into actionable engineering improvements.
• Is a strong communicator and team player who enjoys mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.

Description

The Electrical Testing Engineer is responsible for executing electrical testing activities for power distribution equipment to ensure safety, performance, reliability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance in test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and product development.

Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Certification teams, this position supports product validation, UL compliance, and factory acceptance testing while helping strengthen test processes, documentation, and technical rigor across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute electrical testing of power distribution equipment including switchgear, panelboards, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Develop and maintain electrical test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform and oversee functional, hi-pot, insulation resistance, grounding, and load testing.
• Analyze test results and lead root-cause investigations for failures and nonconformances.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and customer requirements.
• Support UL witness testing, audits, and certification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshoot test failures and production issues in support of manufacturing and quality teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews to ensure testability, safety, and code compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methods, equipment, documentation, and lab processes.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and customer qualification activities.
• Contribute to development of standard work, calibration practices, and test data management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical testing, validation, or verification of power distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control wiring, and protection schemes.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and test documentation.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience in electrical manufacturing or industrial test environments.