Senior Substation Test Tech - Travel, HV up to 765 kV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a traveling field technician to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest, with a home base in the Chicago area or willing travel to nearby states. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, switching gear, transformers, and control schemes.

The role requires up to 100% travel with per diem, a valid driver's license, and NETA certification preferred.

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.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

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

Substation experience (69–345 kV)

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Military power training

Education

NETA Level II–IV

Tools

Doble M4000

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a traveling field technician to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest, with a home base in the Chicago area or willing travel to nearby states. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, switching gear, transformers, and control schemes.

The role requires up to 100% travel with per diem, a valid driver's license, and NETA certification preferred.