Field Service Engineer - Electrical Testing & Growth Path

Socket.dev; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MKD Electric seeks a Field Service Engineer- Electrical Testing to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and commissioning on low to high voltage systems up to 500kV, with a solid grasp of mechanical and electrical subsystems and field test equipment.

You will deliver high-quality service, collaborate with teams, and travel as needed to meet customer requirements. Strong communication, weekend/night availability, and safety training are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical college or electrical apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical testing field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays; some travel.
• OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E and CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instrument, CT, PT, and CPT transformer testing.
• Power transformer testing: Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, winding resistance.
• Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
• Cable testing: Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC/AC-Hi-Pot testing.
• Troubleshoot ATS sequences and 83-control schemes.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams; ensure electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical testing

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship program

Military experience

NICET Certification (plus)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

MKD Electric seeks a Field Service Engineer- Electrical Testing to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and commissioning on low to high voltage systems up to 500kV, with a solid grasp of mechanical and electrical subsystems and field test equipment.

You will deliver high-quality service, collaborate with teams, and travel as needed to meet customer requirements. Strong communication, weekend/night availability, and safety training are essential.