Junior Field Tech/Engineer

Inrush Electrical; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opportunities

Industry standard benefits

RRSP/401K program

Job summary

A leading electrical services company in Chicago seeks a dedicated professional to ensure the reliability of electrical distribution systems. Responsibilities include testing and maintaining various electrical equipment, documenting findings, and traveling up to 50% for work. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical diploma, and be capable of meeting physical demands. Opportunities for career growth and industry-standard benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety principles.
• Crawling, climbing, and lifting 50 lbs are physical requirements.
• Valid driver's license and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical equipment and devices.
• Document and report test results.
• Perform various electrical tests, including circuit confirmations.

Skills

Electrical safety adherence

General PC skills

Ability to travel

Technical training in Protection & Control

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 06/26/2025

Provides the reliability and performance of the electrical distribution system by inspecting, testing, maintaining electrical equipment and devices, analyzing and determining the presence of adverse conditions, documenting and reporting test results, and taking appropriate corrective actions.

• Instrument transformer tests – CCVT, CT, and SSVT testing.
• Surge Arrester power factor testing.
• Testing capacitor bank or power‑factor correction systems.
• Confirming circuitry via voltage checks, point‑to‑point, and secondary injection.
• High voltage breaker testing: timing, travel, and functional testing.
• Switchgear functionalities – print reading, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• ATS testing – ensuring proper operation from normal to emergency power.
• Willing to travel for work throughout North America, traveling 50 percent of the time.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements.

• Must work safely and adhere to all electrical safety core principles and procedures.
• Prefer a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering OR an Associate’s degree/technologist diploma from an accredited two‑year technical college.
• Must have general PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to crawl, climb, and lift 50lb. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel (Canada, USA, Mexico).
• Must have a valid passport.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Technical Protection & Control / SCADA/ Equipment Training.
• Industry standard Benefits & RRSP/401K program.