Senior Electrical Test Technician – SCADA & Power Systems

U.S. Electrical Testing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing seeks a Senior Electrical Test Technician to lead on from small to mid-size projects and support larger initiatives.

The role demands strong administration, organization, and hands-on implementation of testing programs, with focus on monitoring and control systems, SCADA, and life-safety integration. You will mentor junior technicians, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety compliance under LOTO and PPE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• U.S. work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical testing program for duty site and serve as SME for division operations.
• Assist in developing SOPs and operator training for complex MEP systems.
• Coordinate with CMMS to schedule, dispatch, and track maintenance and repair activities.
• Oversee integration and reliability of SCADA, Delta Controls, and life safety systems.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Perform protective relay, transformer, and switchgear testing and calibration.

Skills

Electrical testing

High voltage knowledge

Arc flash analysis

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NETA/NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

SCADA

Delta Controls

Relay testing equipment

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing seeks a Senior Electrical Test Technician to lead on from small to mid-size projects and support larger initiatives.

The role demands strong administration, organization, and hands-on implementation of testing programs, with focus on monitoring and control systems, SCADA, and life-safety integration. You will mentor junior technicians, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety compliance under LOTO and PPE standards.