Field Service Technician

Aerotek; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

Daily Per Diem

Service Truck eligibility after 90 day

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Field Service Technician in Ashburn, VA, with 75% travel. You will perform start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting and service support for switchgear and power distribution equipment across data centers and other facilities.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and travel to regional offices and customer sites, including international trips.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of switchgear in data center environments is desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and possess a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of equipment such as switchboards, control panels, and power products.
• Install and modify electrical and mechanical components and subassemblies, including panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
• Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions for moderately complex technical issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, and networking equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct electrical testing and commissioning of switchgear in data center and other facility environments.
• Interpret and work from electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation to complete tasks accurately.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Serve as a primary contact in the field, representing the company professionally and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians as needed.
• Travel to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including occasional international travel, to perform field service work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field service experience

Data center experience

Reading schematics

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Technician

The Field Service Technician performs start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and service support for switchgear and related power distribution equipment across multiple facility types, including data centers. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues with minimal supervision. The technician serves as a trusted customer contact in the field and may provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians.

Overview

Job title: Field Service Technician

Location: Ashburn, VA with 75% travel

Pay Rate: $44-$65/hr (based experience)

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Daily Per Diem
• Service Truck eligibility after 90 days

Responsibilities

• Independently perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of equipment such as switchboards, control panels, and power products.
• Install and modify electrical and mechanical components and subassemblies, including panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
• Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions for moderately complex technical issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, and networking equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct electrical testing and commissioning of switchgear in data center and other facility environments.
• Interpret and work from electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation to complete tasks accurately.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Serve as a primary contact in the field, representing the company professionally and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians as needed.
• Travel to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including occasional international travel, to perform field service work.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1–3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.
• At least 1+ years of experience supporting switchgear start-up and commissioning required.
• 1+ years of experience commissioning and start-up of power distribution systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, or related equipment commissioning activities preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and power distribution systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Prior experience with testing, troubleshooting, service, repair, and commissioning of switchgear in a data center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform start-up or installation of switchgear.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel up to 75% to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including potential international travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments is preferred.
• Background in power generation or power distribution for large-scale AI and cloud infrastructure is beneficial.
• Comfort working with mechanical systems in addition to electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Adaptability to different facility types and job site conditions.

Why Work Here?

You join a leading-edge organization in the power generation and distribution space that supports many of the world’s largest AI and cloud companies. The company offers 10 paid holidays per year, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and benefits that are 100% employer-paid for internal employees. You can expect consistent and guaranteed work for years to come, a strong and proven long-term culture, and a supportive team that coordinates and covers travel, including per diem compensation in addition to base pay. This environment emphasizes stability, growth, and recognition for your contributions.

Work Environment

You work in a mix of climate-controlled office spaces and both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled warehouse environments, with occasional exposure to customer job sites as required by project needs. The role involves regular use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in industrial and data center settings, and includes travel to regional field offices, vendor locations, and customer facilities, potentially up to 75% of the time, including some international travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.