Electrical Testing Technician - NETA / Commissioning-Relocation Assist

Job Description

Electrical Testing Technician – NETA / Commissioning – Relocation Assistance

Caroline County & Richmond, VA Tysons/Washington, DC

$30–$72/hour + Overtime Full-Time RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONALS WANTED

We are hiring Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians at multiple experience levels to perform electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning of mission-critical power systems.

NETA certification is NOT required. We are looking for candidates with hands-on electrical testing, commissioning, field service, power distribution, or related experience and a working knowledge of NETA standards and electrical testing practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a NETA-accredited company, work on major data center and mission-critical electrical projects, pursue NETA certification, and build a long-term career in electrical testing and commissioning.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Qualified candidates relocating to Virginia or the Washington, DC area. Relocation assistance.

If you're an experienced electrical testing professional currently located outside the Richmond, Caroline County, Tysons, or Washington, DC markets, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform electrical acceptance and maintenance testing on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment

Test and commission switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, protective relays, and electrical distribution systems

Perform electrical startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field testing

Perform or assist with primary and secondary injection testing

Test and troubleshoot protective relays and electrical control systems

Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, transformer, and related electrical tests

Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation

Operate electrical test equipment and accurately document test results

Identify testing issues and troubleshoot electrical equipment

Communicate testing results and findings to customers and project teams

Follow established safety procedures, including NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Work as part of a field testing and commissioning team supporting mission-critical facilities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Candidates should have 3–10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

Electrical testing

Electrical commissioning

Electrical field service

Power distribution

Substation testing

Protective relay testing

Industrial electrical testing

Utility electrical testing

Data center electrical systems

Military electrical power systems

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Working knowledge of NETA standards and electrical testing practices

Experience testing electrical power distribution equipment

Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, and schematics

Knowledge of NFPA 70E and LOTO

Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment

TEST EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke

Comparable electrical test equipment

Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:

Primary injection testing

Secondary injection testing

Protective relay testing

Insulation resistance testing

Power factor testing

Transformer testing

Circuit breaker testing

Contact resistance testing

Switchgear testing

CERTIFICATIONS

NETA certification is preferred, but NOT required.

Also valued:

NETA Level I, II, III or IV

NICET

Electrical testing certifications

Protective relay certifications

Other relevant electrical or commissioning credentials

Strong hands-on electrical testing experience can be considered in place of certification.

BACKGROUNDS WE WILL CONSIDER

We welcome experienced candidates from:

NETA testing companies

Electrical testing & commissioning

Electrical contractors

Utilities

Substations

Data centers

Industrial facilities

Manufacturing

Power generation

Military electrical systems

Electrical field service

Protective relaying / power systems

LOCATION & RELOCATION

Positions are available in:

Caroline County / Richmond, VA

Tysons / Washington, DC

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Candidates currently living outside these markets are encouraged to apply if they are willing to relocate.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$30–$72/hour + overtime

Relocation assistance

Full-time employment

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Opportunity to pursue NETA certification

Long-term career advancement

BUILD YOUR CAREER IN ELECTRICAL TESTING

If you have hands-on experience testing switchgear, breakers, transformers, protective relays, MCCs, medium-voltage systems, or other electrical power distribution equipment, we want to hear from you.

NETA certification is a plus—not a requirement.

Experienced candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

Full-time