Electrical Testing Technician - Substations & Data Centers

Power Engineering Services, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation: $35–$

Overtime opportunities

Per diem and travel accommodations (项目

Career growth within power delivery

Work on large-scale utility and hypers

Job summary

Power Engineering Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Specialist with strong apparatus testing expertise to support substation and data center projects across Texas. You will perform acceptance, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting tests on medium- and high-voltage equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have hands-on energized environments experience, read electrical schematics, and can work independently on utility, industrial, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or field service work.
• Strong background in apparatus testing within substations, utilities, industrial facilities, or data centers.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection schematics.
• Working knowledge of testing equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical apparatus in substations and data centers.
• Conduct acceptance and maintenance testing on: Power transformers, Protective relays, Switchgear, CTs/PTs, Cables and bus systems, Battery systems and grounding systems.
• Execute insulation resistance, turns ratio, contact resistance, power factor, Doble, primary/secondary injection, and relay functional testing.
• Interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
• Support startup and commissioning activities for greenfield and brownfield electrical infrastructure projects.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and provide technical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed field service reports and testing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, commissioning teams, engineers, and client representatives.
• Travel to project sites throughout Texas as needed.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field service

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Job description

Power Engineering Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Specialist with strong apparatus testing expertise to support substation and data center projects across Texas. You will perform acceptance, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting tests on medium- and high-voltage equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have hands-on energized environments experience, read electrical schematics, and can work independently on utility, industrial, and