Senior High-Voltage Test Engineer | Transformer Testing

Sperton Global AS; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Sperton Global AS is partnering with a client, a leader in power technology, to hire a High Voltage Test Engineer for its U.S. Transformer Services team. The role focuses on mobile HV testing, transformer testing, field operations, and detailed reporting across the United States.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HV/transformer testing, hands-on equipment experience, and strong safety and communication skills. Travel across the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in transformer/high-voltage testing or related environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment.
• Experience with power transformer testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate mobile high-voltage testing equipment and trailer systems.
• Perform high-voltage testing of large power transformers at customer sites.
• Conduct tests: applied voltage, induced voltage, PD localization, and temperature rise.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Travel regularly to customer sites across the United States.

Skills

Electrical testing

High-voltage testing

Transformer testing

Field engineering

Technical reporting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HV testing equipment

MS Office 365

Job description

Sperton Global AS is partnering with a client, a leader in power technology, to hire a High Voltage Test Engineer for its U.S. Transformer Services team. The role focuses on mobile HV testing, transformer testing, field operations, and detailed reporting across the United States.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HV/transformer testing, hands-on equipment experience, and strong safety and communication skills. Travel across the U.S. is required.