Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

SPG; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Per diem travel

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a traveling field technician to test, troubleshoot, and commission high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest. This home-based role travels up to 100% and offers a competitive hourly rate with overtime and per diem.

You will work on LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, test switchgear, transformers, and GIS, and support commissioning of control schemes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HV testing & commissioning

Travel readiness

Test equipment handling

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.