High-Voltage Field Equipment Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team in Plymouth, MI. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable operation of power system equipment across utility and industrial settings.

You will lead testing, calibration, and verification activities at customer sites and collaborate with engineers to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in apparatus testing or commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with equipment rated 480V to 765kV.
• Familiarity with test systems (Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Omicron).
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Certifications such as OSHA, NETA, or NICET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus.
• Operate test equipment (Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Omicron) for validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Perform functional and operational testing on high-voltage apparatus.
• Conduct detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and internal teams to drive project outcomes.
• Document test data and support equipment integration activities.

Skills

High voltage experience

Read wiring diagrams/schematics

Field testing & commissioning

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Doble

Megger

Vanguard

Omicron

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team in Plymouth, MI. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable operation of power system equipment across utility and industrial settings.

You will lead testing, calibration, and verification activities at customer sites and collaborate with engineers to deliver successful outcomes.