Electrical Field Test Technician

Post Date

Apr 29, 2025

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23220
US
Jun 29, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

RIC-778869

Pay Rate

$90k - $117k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client, one of the worlds largest providers of facility services and solutions, is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician to join their team in Richmond, VA. The technician will be driving directly from their home to the site everyday - Provided a company vehicle, gas card, a laptop, cell phone, company credit card, and home depot credit card.

Day to Day:
Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
Test and inspect low, medium, and high voltage cable installations.
Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
Test and calibrate solid-state and electro-mechanical relays.
Perform relay calibration and power metering.
Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
Sample and analyze insulated fluids.
Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
Conduct limited and routine investigations, tests, and evaluations.
Document test results and complete field reports.
Rotate emergency on-call duty.
Maintain strict compliance to regulatory laws

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum 7+ years of experience
- Must hold a current NETA Level 3, 4 or NICET equivalent, certification
- Experience in or capable of managing medium-sized (multi-week) project
- Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- NERC experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.