Power Systems Field Technician (Industrial & Renewable)

Knobelsdorff (KE); Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Per diem

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a skilled Field Services electrical technician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial projects.

You will travel to customer sites, run transformer tests, troubleshoot relays, cables, switchgear, and read schematics, contributing to safety and reliability. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical apparatus testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA or NICET certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and diagnostic software.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and start-up on electrical systems (240V to 765kV).
• Perform testing on power transformers and collect oil samples.
• Test and troubleshoot protective relays, LV/MV/HV cables, switchgear, switches, and circuit breakers.
• Test and troubleshoot instrument transformers and control circuits.
• Read and interpret schematics and electrical drawings.
• Provide excellent customer communication and service and train apprentices.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Power distribution knowledge

Schematics reading

Education

NETA certification

NICET certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a skilled Field Services electrical technician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial projects.

You will travel to customer sites, run transformer tests, troubleshoot relays, cables, switchgear, and read schematics, contributing to safety and reliability. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience and relevant certifications.