Senior Electrical Test Technician – SCADA & Power Systems

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,859 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Technician 3 to independently manage small to medium projects or contribute to larger efforts. The role oversees electrical testing programs, troubleshooting, and safety compliance across industrial, data center, and utility environments.

The incumbent will mentor junior technicians, develop SOPs, and coordinate with program managers to optimize monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and Hi‑Pot testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500 kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including LOTO procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical Testing Program for duty site and serve as subject matter expert over the divisions Operation and Maintenance program.
• Manage or train operations staff to operate and update system control applications maximizing efficiency.
• Assist in developing SOPs and training programs for operators to monitor and control complex systems.
• Assist in implementation procedures using CMMS to schedule, dispatch, track and report maintenance activities.
• Oversee integration and reliability of building control systems including SCADA, Delta Controls and Life Safety Systems.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to optimize monitoring systems performance and meet energy goals.
• Provide oversight and troubleshoot operational problems.
• Assume supervisory responsibility during electrical testing activities.
• Assist Operations Manager in developing electrical work and project schedules.
• Assist in ORM safety procedures, safety meetings, and safety reports.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, Building Management Systems, Relay testing, SKM, ETAP; conduct short circuit and Arc Flash studies.

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Technician 3 to independently manage small to medium projects or contribute to larger efforts. The role oversees electrical testing programs, troubleshooting, and safety compliance across industrial, data center, and utility environments.

The incumbent will mentor junior technicians, develop SOPs, and coordinate with program managers to optimize monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards and safety protocols.