Industrial Electrical Field Commissioning Specialist

JDC Power & Electric; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking an Industrial Electrical Field Commissioning Specialist to troubleshoot, maintain, and commission electrical systems and industrial controls at customer sites, delivering safe, reliable performance.

You’ll serve as the primary contact on-site, diagnosing issues on transformers, switchgear, and PLC-controlled systems, training operators, and documenting results while traveling regionally and nationwide as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred. NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or similar credentials are a plus.
• Experience: 3–5 years hands-on with power systems, transformers, circuit breakers, and industrial controls.
• Skills: Advanced troubleshooting, clear communication with customers, and fluency with field service software, ERP tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on-site—identify faults, perform maintenance, and restore uptime using proven diagnostics.
• Commission systems and support startups so equipment meets customer specifications and operates as designed.
• Partner with customers as the lead on service visits—provide basic training, deliver test reports, and offer performance feedback.
• Work efficiently by tracking time, parts, and on-site inventory; leverage remote troubleshooting tools when helpful.
• Stay safe by following OSHA, company procedures, and industry standards; keep certifications current and attend safety training.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Customer communication

Field service software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA

Siemens PLC

Test instruments

Job description

Ready to own the moment when power comes online?If you’re the pro people call when a switchgear trips or a transformer needs attention, JDC Power Systems, LLC wants you on our team. As an Industrial Electrical Field Commissioning Specialist, you’ll troubleshoot, maintain, and commission electrical systems and industrial controls at customer sites—delivering safe, reliable performance every time.Is this you?Do you have 3–5 years of field service experience with power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls?Can you diagnose issues on transformers, circuit breakers, PLC-controlled systems, and LV/MV switchgear quickly and confidently?Are you comfortable being the primary contact at the customer site—training operators, explaining findings, and documenting results?Do you thrive when traveling, solving problems on the spot, and keeping rigorous safety standards?What you’ll doTroubleshoot and repair electrical systems on-site—identify faults, perform maintenance, and restore uptime using proven diagnostics.Commission systems and support startups so equipment meets customer specifications and operates as designed.Partner with customers as the lead on service visits—provide basic training, deliver test reports, and offer performance feedback.Work efficiently by tracking time, parts, and on-site inventory; leverage remote troubleshooting tools when helpful.Stay safe by following OSHA, company procedures, and industry standards; keep certifications current and attend safety training.What you bringEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred. NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or similar credentials are a plus.Experience: 3–5 years hands-on with power systems, transformers, circuit breakers, and industrial controls.Skills: Advanced troubleshooting, clear communication with customers, and fluency with field service software, ERP tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).Nice-to-haves: Low- and medium-voltage expertise; exposure to PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays.Travel & must-havesFrequent travel with overnight stays to customer sites and JDC locations across the country.Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.Strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.Comfort with standard test instruments (e.g., multimeters, breaker test sets).Where you’ll workRegional office: Sterling, VA.Daily/weekly regional travel to customer sites and internal field service locations.Occasional nationwide travel.Technical strengths we value120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingHigh Voltage SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceTools and platformsSwitchgear (Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton)SCADAProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens)JDC Power Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.JDC Power Systems, LLC is committed to making our application process accessible to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request as required.