Regional Electrical Service Technician

Sonepar; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, seeks a field service professional to perform power quality studies, IR scans, and energy audits across the region. The role involves travel to customer locations and collaboration with sales and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical testing, power quality tools, and strong communication skills, with growth opportunities within a global electrical distributor.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical testing, preventive maintenance and service work in industrial or commercial environments.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, distribution equipment, and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret field data and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power quality studies using monitoring equipment to diagnose issues.
• Perform infrared (IR) scans to identify hot spots and failure risks.
• Carry out air leak detection surveys to support energy-reduction initiatives.
• Document findings and communicate results to customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and suppliers to support corrective actions.
• Maintain service equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Travel to customer locations across the region as needed.

Skills

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Industrial service work

Facility inspections

Tools

Power quality analyzers

Infrared cameras

Ultrasonic leak detection tools

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, seeks a field service professional to perform power quality studies, IR scans, and energy audits across the region. The role involves travel to customer locations and collaboration with sales and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical testing, power quality tools, and strong communication skills, with growth opportunities within a global electrical distributor.