Senior Electrical Testing Technician
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)
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- Salary
- $60 – $70/hr
- Location
- West County
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Electrical Testing Technician
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Department: Construction and Skilled Trades
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: West County
Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 / hour
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-minded NETA/NICET Level III Certified Technician to lead field testing, commissioning, and diagnostic services for low, medium, and high-voltage electrical power distribution systems. In this role, you will act as the on-site project lead, managing complex testing assignments in critical environments—including data centers, commercial infrastructure, and industrial substations—across the DMV region.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Testing & Commissioning: Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical testing on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers (molded case, insulated case, air, vacuum), protective relays, instrument transformers, and switchboards per NETA ATS/MTS standards.
- Project Leadership: Act as the Lead Technician on-site project lead, managing complex testing assignments in critical environments—including data centers, commercial infrastructure, and industrial substations—across the DMV region.
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Investigate electrical faults, analyze test data, and deliver clear, actionable technical reports or recommendations to clients.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety guidelines. Conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
- Client Relations: Interface directly with project managers, facility engineers, and clients to explain testing outcomes and project timelines.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
$60-70 / hour (Base salary commensurate with experience; plus overtime)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Company service truck, fuel card, and heavy tools provided
- Paid NICET/NETA continuing education and certification renewals
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-minded NETA/NICET Level III Certified Technician to lead field testing, commissioning, and diagnostic services for low, medium, and high-voltage electrical power distribution systems. In this role, you will act as the on-site project lead, managing complex testing assignments in critical environments—including data centers, commercial infrastructure, and industrial substations—across the DMV region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Field Testing & Commissioning: Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical testing on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers (molded case, insulated case, air, vacuum), protective relays, instrument transformers, and switchboards per NETA ATS/MTS standards.
- Project Leadership: Act as the Lead Technician on-site project lead, managing complex testing assignments in critical environments—including data centers, commercial infrastructure, and industrial substations—across the DMV region.
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Investigate electrical faults, analyze test data, and deliver clear, actionable technical reports or recommendations to clients.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety guidelines. Conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
- Client Relations: Interface directly with project managers, facility engineers, and clients to explain testing outcomes and project timelines.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Certification: Current, active NETA Level III (or higher) Technician certification is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical power testing and maintenance.
- Technical Proficiency: Proven capability in testing protective relays (electro-mechanical and solid-state), insulation resistance, power factor (Dobble), and primary/secondary injection.
- Physical & Travel Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in varying environment types. Must be willing to participate in a rotational night/weekend on-call schedule for emergency services.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required for company vehicle operation).
- Background Check: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening for access to secure client sites (data centers, federal facilities).
Skills
ComplianceOSHA
