Field Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer

United Power Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Power Services is seeking an Electrical Testing Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance at customer sites. You’ll perform testing on transformers, switchgear, breakers, cables, and related systems, and record results using PowerDB or similar software.

Travel 50–65% and adherence to safety standards are required. Ideal for hands-on electricians who value safety, accuracy, and clear communication with project leads and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical testing, field service or maintenance.
• Able to read drawings and troubleshoot on site.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Familiar with PowerDB or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and preventive maintenance on low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, and related systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, and outage activities at industrial, commercial, utility, and data center sites.
• Conduct tests such as insulation resistance, contact resistance, transformer turns ratio, and Hi-Pot testing, as qualified.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one‑line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate findings to project leads and customers.
• Record test results and prepare accurate field reports using PowerDB or similar software.
• Follow customer requirements, company safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and assigned company resources.
• Work closely with field teams to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field service

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical training or degree

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

United Power Services is seeking an Electrical Testing Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance at customer sites. You’ll perform testing on transformers, switchgear, breakers, cables, and related systems, and record results using PowerDB or similar software.

Travel 50–65% and adherence to safety standards are required. Ideal for hands-on electricians who value safety, accuracy, and clear communication with project leads and customers.