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Intelletec Group

VA - Electrical Test Technician

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$96,236 / year median in New York

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

VA
  • Electrical Test Technician National facilities services provider Energy & Power Apply Now On-Site New York, NY $52-67/hr July 29, 2026 Apply Now Our client, a large national facilities and infrastructure services provider, is looking for an Electrical Field Test Technician at NETA 3 or NICET level, or with equivalent experience, to join their Electrical Power Services team in Virginia.
The role covers safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers across the assigned territory, working both independently and with a crew, with travel around 25% of the time. Level 3 and 4 technicians also coach, mentor, train and supervise Level 1 and 2 trainees and assistants. Pay is $52.00 to $67.00 per hour, with possible eligibility for a company incentive or bonus programme.

Role & Responsibilities
  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start up and collect data on electrical systems
  • Maintain, test, repair, rebuild and replace low, medium and high voltage switchgear and circuit breakers
  • Test and inspect low, medium and high voltage cable installations, and maintain, test and repair transformers
  • Test and calibrate solid state and electromechanical relays, and perform relay calibration and power metering
  • Conduct low and medium voltage motor control centre and contactor testing, and troubleshoot automatic transfer switches
  • Supervise, guide and mentor trainees and assistant technicians, ensuring consistency of testing across the crewSkills & Experience
  • NETA 3 or NICET certification, or equivalent field testing experience
  • Strong background in electrical power distribution testing and commissioning
  • Ability to evaluate test data and prepare clear field service reports
  • Experience coaching and supervising junior technicians
  • Familiarity with NETA testing standards and
NFPA 70E
electrical safety
  • Able to travel approximately 25% across the assigned territory and rotate emergency on call duty