A leading provider of electrical engineering, testing, and commissioning services is seeking an experienced Senior Technician to support high-voltage substation projects. This role will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning activities while also serving as a crew lead responsible for coordinating field teams and maintaining safe work practices on project sites.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to professionals with strong experience in substation testing, commissioning, relay testing, and electrical power systems.

The Senior Technician will perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and start-up activities on high-voltage substations and associated electrical equipment. The role will also lead field crews, coordinate work with project teams, and serve as a point of contact on job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and commissioning on substations, switchgear, and power apparatus

• Test and maintain equipment including:

  • Protective relays and relay systems

  • Circuit breakers

  • Power transformers

  • Current and potential transformers

  • Power system metering equipment and transducers

  • Power cables

  • Grounding systems

  • Motors and motor starters

  • Station batteries and chargers

  • Alarm systems and annunciators

  • Electrical safety equipment

• Lead field crews and coordinate site activities

• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis

• Provide recommendations for corrective actions and repairs

• Prepare technical reports documenting testing activities and findings

• Communicate with project management regarding project progress, manpower, and equipment needs

• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and industry standards

• Conduct safety meetings and job safety analyses

• Represent the organization professionally when interacting with clients and project stakeholders

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

• 10+ years of experience performing electrical testing, commissioning, or maintenance on high-voltage substations

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Candidates should have experience with several of the following:

• Low, medium, and high voltage switching operations

• Reading and interpreting:

  • One-line diagrams

  • Three-line diagrams

  • AC/DC schemes

  • Connection diagrams

  • Transformer configurations

• Protective relay testing and associated testing software

• Metering equipment testing including:

  • Ammeters

  • Voltmeters

  • Frequency meters

  • Power factor meters

• Current transformer and potential transformer testing

• Ground grid testing and capacitor bank testing

• Understanding of transducers and measurement devices

• Knowledge of vacuum vs air circuit breakers

• Knowledge of oil vs gas circuit breakers

• Familiarity with line terminal equipment in substations

• Understanding of AC/DC electrical fundamentals and power systems

• Knowledge of the Power Triangle

• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards

• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lead and work effectively in team-based field environments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Ability to work safely in high-voltage substations and industrial facilities

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Flexibility for overtime and extended work hours when required