High-Voltage Field Equipment Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team. You will work hands-on with high-voltage equipment and contribute to the safe, reliable operation of power systems.

Travel up to 80% and collaborate with customers, engineers, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes. Requires 3–10 years in apparatus testing or commissioning, ability to read wiring diagrams, and an Associate degree in

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in apparatus testing or commissioning.
• Able to read one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Equipment rated from 480V up to 765kV.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.
• Holding an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Certifications such as OSHA, NETA, or NICET are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus.
• Performing functional and operational testing on high‑voltage apparatus.
• Conducting detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity.
• Documenting test data and supporting equipment integration activities.
• Traveling to customer sites—up to 80%.

Skills

High‑voltage testing

Field testing

Reading schematics

Customer collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Doble

Megger

Vanguard

Omicron

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team. You will work hands-on with high-voltage equipment and contribute to the safe, reliable operation of power systems.

Travel up to 80% and collaborate with customers, engineers, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes. Requires 3–10 years in apparatus testing or commissioning, ability to read wiring diagrams, and an Associate degree in