Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel

Full benefits

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. seeks a traveling field engineer to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest. This home-based role supports customers from the base and requires up to 100% travel to job sites.

You will test LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, inspect switchgear and transformers, and commission control schemes. Willingness to travel, strong safety discipline, and NETA credentials are valued; per diem provided, overtime opportunities, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Substation experience (69–345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA cert preferred (II–IV).
• Military power-training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and other HV test sets, and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

Skills

Substation experience

HV testing

Relays & breakers

Transformers

Education

NETA Level II–IV

Tools

Doble M4000

Job description

Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI · Type: Full-time · Pay: $30–$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem · Travel: up to 100%

This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest.

What you'll do

• Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

What you bring

• Hands-on substation experience (69–345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA Level II–IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered.
• Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Pay & benefits:

• $30–$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling.
• Full benefits and 401(k) match.