REMOTE Power Systems Technician

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Integration Technician for power systems and GridSure controls. The role combines field commissioning, site integration, and remote support to ensure reliable operation of generators, switchgear, battery storage, and industrial automation systems.

You will work with engineers, field personnel, and vendors to deliver high-quality, resilient power and control solutions, traveling up to ~60% and operating primarily from the Raleigh area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in commissioning power systems, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Strong experience with Volvo diesel generators and related tools.
• Experience with MES/SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with protective relaying equipment and NEC/UL standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for site integration, delivery, and maintenance of UIG projects and GridSure control systems.
• Deploy distributed generation control systems, including PLC programming, SCADA, and remote monitoring.
• Lead field commissioning and integration support for UIG products and projects.
• Document as-built configurations and changes during commissioning and maintenance.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure design alignment.

Job description

Job Title: Field Integration Technician Power Systems and Grid Controls

Job Description

This role provides advanced technical support for the integration, delivery, commissioning, and maintenance of distributed generation and GridSure control systems. You will work across site integration, field commissioning, and remote support to ensure reliable operation of generators, switchgear, battery storage, and industrial automation systems. The position combines hands-on field work with close collaboration with engineering, field personnel, and thirdparty vendors to deliver highquality, resilient power and control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support services for site integration, site delivery, and maintenance of UIG projects and GridSure control systems.
• Deploy distributed generation control systems, including PLC programming, SCADA and remote monitoring solutions, protective relay programming, battery storage applications, generators, networking equipment, and system control architectures.
• Review project specifications and drawings with the broader engineering team and identify previous projects of similar type to inform design and implementation.
• Provide technical support to field personnel, engineering teams, and thirdparty vendors to resolve integration and operational issues.
• Deliver commissioning and integration support in the field for the installation and startup of UIG products and projects.
• Support and coordinate maintenance programs for customers covering generation assets, switchgear, and controls/SCADA systems.
• Make field changes to hardware, software, and configurations to support engineering requirements and customer needs.
• Document final installation configurations, including asbuilt drawings and records of changes made during commissioning and maintenance.
• Provide the engineering team with lessons learned from field integration and maintenance activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization at Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) by providing technical and product expertise.
• Support shop personnel with technical and product expertise to ensure correct assembly, wiring, and configuration of systems.
• Provide guidance on applicable codes and standards related to products, including UL (or equivalent) standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Support GridSure applications both in the field and remotely, including troubleshooting and optimization of cloudbased monitoring and control.
• Monitor project schedules, ensure milestone dates are achieved, and raise issues early when milestones are at risk.
• Review and verify drawing packages prior to submittal and release to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and document technical information for internal teams to maintain alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations.
• Resolve outstanding questions or issues related to system design, integration, and configuration.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Collaborate cooperatively with engineers, drafters, manufacturing personnel, and field teams to deliver quality engineering designs and implementations.
• Communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing, with engineers, drafters, manufacturing personnel, and customers via phone and facetoface interactions.
• Help keep the overall engineering and project schedule on track by owning programlevel design and support efforts.
• Own and support programlevel design and integration activities for assigned projects, ensuring technical consistency and quality across deployments.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of experience in commissioning power systems, manufacturing generators and switchgear, and working with control systems.
• Strong experience with Volvo diesel generators and associated tools.
• Strong experience with MES/SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Strong experience with generator and power system controllers.
• Experience with switchgear and generator packaging.
• Experience with various industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet/Profibus, CANopen, J1939, EtherCAT, and MQTT.
• Experience with UL (or equivalent) standards relevant to power and control equipment.
• Experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application to industrial and power systems.
• Experience with IP addressing and network configuration for industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with communications software such as Modscan, Modbus Poll, Wireshark, NMap, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with industrial automation software such as TIA Portal, Crimson 3, and related platforms.
• Proficiency with protective relaying applications and software.
• Proficiency with protective relays such as Siemens Siprotec 5, ABB REx, and SEL 300/600/700 series.
• Proficiency with Volvos Vodia tool and related diagnostic software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a clear focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawing sets and understand the terminology used in electrical and mechanical engineering documentation.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 55% of the year (with overall role travel expectations of about 6070%).
• Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and machine controllers.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and management in both field and office settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in field engineering, integration, switchgear, and industrial automation.
• Experience working in live industrial process facilities, manufacturing environments, and project construction sites.
• Comfort supporting microgrids, distributed energy resources, and advanced grid modernization projects.
• Ability to work independently in remote and field environments while maintaining clear communication with central engineering teams.
• Strong problemsolving skills for diagnosing complex interactions between generators, controls, networks, and protective devices.
• Interest in decarbonization, grid resiliency, and modern electric grid infrastructure.
• Capability to contribute lessons learned and feedback to improve products, processes, and system designs.

Work Environment

This is a remote role, with the expectation that you live near a major airport to support frequent travel. Travel requirements are approximately 6070% to customer sites, where you will work in a variety of environments including manufacturing facilities, project construction sites, and live industrial process facilities. You will occasionally work around electrical testing and other industrial processes and must be comfortable operating safely in these settings. The role involves working in both hot and cold weather conditions and requires physical activities such as lifting, squatting, standing, and working in high and low positions for extended periods. You will use digital equipment, including computers and machine controllers, and work closely with engineering, drafting, manufacturing, and field teams. The organization focuses on advanced grid modernization, microgrids, and distributed energy resources, offering the opportunity to work with the proprietary GridSure platform for cloudbased monitoring, control, and asset management. The company culture emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and the development of resilient, decarbonized electric grid infrastructure across North America and Europe.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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