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A leading provider of electrical engineering, testing, and commissioning services is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to support high-voltage substation projects. This role will oversee field service personnel while also performing hands-on relay and electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and start-up activities on high voltage infrastructure.

This is a senior technical leadership role suited to professionals with extensive experience in substation testing, commissioning, and high-voltage systems.

  • Supervise and coordinate multiple field service and commissioning projects

  • Oversee testing and commissioning teams working on high-voltage substation equipment

  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget

  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to technicians

  • Participate in client meetings and project coordination

  • Support QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with technical standards

  • Review project scope and conduct pre-job planning meetings with technicians and subcontractors

  • Investigate and report on incidents or technical issues

  • Ensure adherence to safety policies and operational procedures

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology (preferred)

  • Approximately 15+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical testing or commissioning

  • Minimum 10 years in a leadership or crew lead capacity

  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and protection systems

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting

Technical Expertise

Candidates should have strong knowledge across several of the following testing and commissioning disciplines:

  • Power Factor Testing

  • Hipot Testing

  • Cable Fault Location

  • Protective Relay Calibration

  • Circuit Breaker Testing

  • Power Transformer Testing

  • Transmission / Power Line Testing

  • Power Line Carrier Systems

  • SCADA Systems

  • Infrared Thermography

  • Phasing and Load Checking

  • Electrical Schematics and Drawings

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to train and mentor field technicians

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability

  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in electrical field operations

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Ability to work both in office and field environments

  • Occasional overnight travel (~10%)

  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends when required

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

  • Work Authorization - Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Closing: April 15, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-281661

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Frankie Hilson

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