Senior Field Technician - Electrical Testing & Commissioning

Voltyx; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

HSA & FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive pay

Technical training & certs

Per diem for travel

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Field Technician III to lead field crews, perform advanced testing and maintenance on substation equipment, and support engineers during commissioning and critical field operations.

You will ensure safety compliance, review field documentation, and coordinate daily field activities with engineers and project teams. Opportunity for certification/training and competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Overtime and travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
• Must be able to pass company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and reinforce all safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper PPE usage across the team.
• Lead job site safety briefings and identify hazards with mitigations.
• Promote safety culture and support continuous improvement.
• Lead field testing, inspection, and maintenance of high/medium/low voltage equipment.
• Perform advanced testing and diagnostics on breakers, transformers, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues from schematics and diagrams.
• Direct repair and maintenance to restore equipment functionality.
• Support installation and commissioning activities, leading functional testing.
• Interpret test results and escalate issues with corrective actions.
• Review field documentation for accuracy and track discrepancies.
• Coordinate daily field activities with engineers, PMs, and crews.
• Mentor and train junior technicians with best practices.

Skills

Pre-employment drug screen

Criminal background check

Overtime

Travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology

Military experience preferred

5+ Years Relevant Industry Experience

NETA III Certified

Industry Certification Programs preferred

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Field Technician III to lead field crews, perform advanced testing and maintenance on substation equipment, and support engineers during commissioning and critical field operations.

You will ensure safety compliance, review field documentation, and coordinate daily field activities with engineers and project teams. Opportunity for certification/training and competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.