LV/MV Switchgear & Controls Service Engineer

JDC Power & Electric; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking a skilled LV/MV Switchgear & Controls Service Engineer to help customers keep operations online. You will diagnose, service, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, and LV/MV switchgear on-site, and commission startups to verify equipment meets specifications.

You’ll train operators, deliver clear test reports, and share system performance insights while tracking time, managing on-site inventory, and applying remote troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of field service experience with power systems and electrical equipment.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA 30 and similar credentials viewed favorably.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer communication skills.
• Experience with transformers, circuit breakers, LV/MV switchgear; low- and medium-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on transformers, circuit breakers, and LV/MV switchgear.
• Commission and support startups, ensuring equipment meets specifications and functions as intended.
• Train operators on system use and maintenance; deliver clear test reports and system performance insights.
• Track time, document service work, manage on-site inventory, and apply remote troubleshooting when appropriate.
• Champion safety by following OSHA and company protocols, maintaining certifications, and participating in ongoing training.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Digital literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

ERP systems

MS Office

Field service software

Job description

Power reliability starts with youJoin JDC Power Systems, LLC and help customers keep their operations online. As an LV/MV Switchgear & Controls Service Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind fast, safe resolution of electrical issues—while commissioning new systems and empowering operators with practical know-how.Your impactSafeguard uptime by performing on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on transformers, circuit breakers, and LV/MV switchgear.Commission and support startups so equipment meets specifications and functions as intended.Serve as the main contact during service visits—train operators on system use and basic maintenance; deliver clear test reports and system performance insights.Advance operational excellence by tracking time, documenting service work, managing on-site inventory, and applying remote troubleshooting when appropriate.Champion safety by following OSHA and company protocols, maintaining certifications, and participating in ongoing training.Qualifications to succeedEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred. NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, and similar technical credentials viewed favorably.Experience: 3–5 years of field service focused on power systems/electrical equipment/industrial controls, including hands-on work with transformers and circuit breakers.Capabilities: Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving; strong communication with customers; ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Digital fluency: Comfortable with field service management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).Additional strengths: Exposure to low- and medium-voltage systems, PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays.Travel, location, and essentialsFrequent travel, often with overnight stays, to customer sites and JDC locations across the country.Regional office: Sterling, VA, with daily/weekly regional travel to customer and internal field service locations.Occasional nationwide travel.Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.Demonstrated commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.Hands-on with industry-standard test equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets).Electrical proficiencies120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingHigh Voltage SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceTechnologies you’ll work withSwitchgear (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.