Power Systems Field Engineer — Switchgear & Controls

Torrey Holistics; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a field service technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical power systems and industrial controls at customer sites. You will diagnose transformer health, work with LV/MV switchgear, and troubleshoot PLC-based equipment, ensuring performance meets customer requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years in field service focused on power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute on-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs for electrical power systems and industrial controls.
• Run diagnostics to minimize downtime and verify performance against customer requirements.
• Serve as the on-site technical point of contact and provide basic operator training.
• Capture service notes, test results, and corrective actions; submit reports.
• Track time, parts, and inventory; collaborate to meet response targets.
• Leverage remote troubleshooting tools to accelerate resolution.
• Comply with safety policies and OSHA standards; maintain safety certifications.

Skills

Diagnostic

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Self-directed

Organized in fast-moving environments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Field service software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel/Word

SCADA

PLC basics

Job description

About the rolePicture a typical week: you review your dispatch in the morning, roll out to a customer facility, and dive into a low/medium-voltage lineup that isn’t behaving. You scope the LV/MV switchgear, verify transformer health, interrogate a PLC sequence, and run diagnostics to isolate the fault. By mid-day you’ve restored service, coached the operator on preventive checks, and documented the work in our field service and ERP tools. Tomorrow, you’re commissioning a new breaker lineup; Friday, you’re supporting a remote SCADA issue to keep a site online without a truck roll. Safety anchors every task you take on.What you’ll doExecute on-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs for electrical power systems and industrial controls, including transformers, circuit breakers, LV/MV switchgear, and PLC-based equipment.Run diagnostics to minimize downtime and restore equipment to spec; support startups and commissioning to verify performance against customer requirements.Serve as the on-site technical point of contact, resolve issues, communicate findings clearly, and provide basic operator training.Capture service notes, test results, and corrective actions; submit thorough reports and performance feedback.Track time, parts, and on-site inventory accurately; collaborate with teammates to meet response targets.Leverage remote troubleshooting tools when appropriate to accelerate resolution.Work in full compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and industry best practices; maintain current safety certifications.QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related discipline preferred.Certifications: NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or similar are a plus.Experience: 3–5 years in field service focused on power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls, including hands-on troubleshooting and repair of transformers and breakers.Skills: Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability; proficiency with field service software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel/Word; clear communicator comfortable explaining technical concepts to customers; self-directed and organized in fast-moving environments.Bonus skills: Exposure to LV/MV systems; foundational PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays.Other requirementsFrequent travel with overnight stays to customer sites and JDC locations across the country.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.Demonstrated commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.Comfort with industry-standard test equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets, etc.).Location and travelRegional office is in Sterling, VA.Travel is required on a daily/weekly basis to both customer sites and internal field service locations across the region.Occasional travel nationwide.Core proficiencies120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingHigh Voltage SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceEquipment and technologiesSwitchgear: Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, EatonSCADAProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC): SiemensLegalJDC 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.