CPG - Ashburn - Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4728583
Date Posted: 7/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Ashburn, VA
Salary: $54 - $82
Description
Go to end ⇓Responsibilities:
- Review technical specifications with Project Managers and Sales teams to determine project scope and field operations requirements.
- Coordinate with internal service teams to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Provide job-specific technical support to field operations.
- Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve site-related technical issues.
- Perform QA/QC inspections on power distribution equipment.
- Develop Critical Power System MOPs (Methods of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures).
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on contracted electrical equipment.
- Install, service, and maintain power distribution equipment.
- Troubleshoot power distribution and transmission control systems.
- Perform functional testing of:
- Low-, Medium-, and High-Voltage Switchgear
- Relay Panels
- Transformers
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Circuit Breakers
- Verify relay settings and logic sequences to ensure proper system operation.
- Provide regular project status updates to Project Management and Service Operations leadership.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the field.
- Complete required testing reports and inspection documentation.
- Participate in equipment commissioning and specialized system testing.
- Conduct site visits throughout the assigned region.
- Respond to customer service calls as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Theory, or related discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 2–5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems.
- 3–5 years of field service or repair experience with UPS systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, electronics, or mission-critical power equipment.
- Experience with electrical power distribution equipment including:
- UPS systems
- Switchgear
- Batteries
- Monitoring equipment
- Generators
- Working knowledge of NETA, IEEE, and NEMA standards related to low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
- Hands-on experience with switchgear disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, testing, and maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, and construction drawings.
- Current NETA or NICET Level II certification (or higher) required.
- NFPA 70E Low Voltage and High Voltage certification required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Requirements:
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
- Experience using electrical testing equipment and reporting software.
- Ability to travel approximately 30%, with occasional periods of increased travel based on project workload.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance for extended periods.
- Ability to distinguish colors and maintain close and distance vision required for electrical testing and troubleshooting.
- No supervisory responsibilities.























