Job Ref: # 4728583
Date Posted: 7/9/2026
Location: Ashburn, VA
Salary (USD): $54 - $82
Description
The Switchgear Technician is responsible for the installation, service, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical electrical power distribution equipment supporting data centers and other critical facilities. This role provides technical expertise throughout all phases of field operations while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements.
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.
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