Senior Substation Field Tech — HV Testing & Travel

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

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.