MV/HV Electrical Test Technician (Senior) – Field & Shop

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Maternity leave

Military pay offset

Job summary

Modular Mission Critical, a manufacturing campus serving datacenters and critical infrastructure, seeks experienced electrical technicians. You will lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of low/medium voltage equipment in field and shop settings.

Travel locally and nationally is required; international travel preferred. Minimum 5+ years’ electrical experience and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high-voltage systems (up to 500kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects both onsite and in-house utilizing various company software systems, review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Promote an attitude of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field service

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

Modular Mission Critical, a manufacturing campus serving datacenters and critical infrastructure, seeks experienced electrical technicians. You will lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of low/medium voltage equipment in field and shop settings.

Travel locally and nationally is required; international travel preferred. Minimum 5+ years’ electrical experience and safety knowledge are essential.