Electrical Testing Technician

• NETA /

Commissioning-Relocation Assist Company:

RJM Technologies, Inc.

Location:

Sterling, VA Pay:

35USD

• 70USD per hour

Posted:

September 19, 2026 Apply ⚑ Report job

Description:

Job Description Electrical Testing Technician

• NETA / Commissioning
• Relocation Assistance Caroline County & Richmond, VA Tysons/Washington, DC $30
• 72/hour + Overtime Full-Time

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONALS WANTED

We are hiring Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians at multiple experience levels to perform electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning of mission-critical power systems. NETA certification is NOT required. We are looking for candidates with hands-on electrical testing, commissioning, field service, power distribution, or related experience and a working knowledge of NETA standards and electrical testing practices. This is an excellent opportunity to join a NETA-accredited company, work on major data center and mission-critical electrical projects, pursue NETA certification, and build a long-term career in electrical testing and commissioning.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Qualified candidates relocating to Virginia or the Washington, DC area. Relocation assistance. If you're an experienced electrical testing professional currently located outside the Richmond, Caroline County, Tysons, or Washington, DC markets, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform electrical acceptance and maintenance testing on low

• medium
• and high-voltage electrical equipment Test and commission switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, protective relays, and electrical distribution systems Perform electrical startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field testing Perform or assist with primary and secondary injection testing Test and troubleshoot protective relays and electrical control systems Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, transformer, and related electrical tests Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation Operate electrical test equipment and accurately document test results Identify testing issues and troubleshoot electrical equipment Communicate testing results and findings to customers and project teams Follow established safety procedures, including NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Work as part of a field testing and commissioning team supporting mission-critical facilities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Candidates should have 3-10+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Electrical testing Electrical commissioning Electrical field service Power distribution Substation testing Protective relay testing Industrial electrical testing Utility electrical testing Data center electrical systems Military electrical power systems

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Working knowledge of NETA standards and electrical testing practices Experience testing electrical power distribution equipment Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, and schematics Knowledge of NFPA 70E and LOTO Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment

TEST EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: Doble Omicron Megger Vanguard Fluke Comparable electrical test equipment Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: Primary injection testing Secondary injection testing Protective relay testing Insulation resistance testing Power factor testing Transformer testing Circuit breaker testing Contact resistance testing Switchgear testing

CERTIFICATIONS NETA

certification is preferred, but NOT required.

Also valued:

NETA Level I, II, III or

IV NICET

Electrical testing certifications Protective relay certifications Other relevant electrical or commissioning credentials Strong hands-on electrical testing experience can be considered in place of certification.

BACKGROUNDS WE WILL CONSIDER

We welcome experienced candidates from: NETA testing companies Electrical testing & commissioning Electrical contractors Utilities Substations Data centers Industrial facilities Manufacturing Power generation Military electrical systems Electrical field service Protective relaying / power systems

LOCATION & RELOCATION

Positions are available in: Caroline County / Richmond, VA Tysons / Washington, DC Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Candidates currently living outside these markets are encouraged to apply if they are willing to relocate.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$30

• 72/hour + overtime Relocation assistance Full-time employment Comprehensive benefits 401(k) PTO Tuition reimbursement Training and professional development Opportunity to pursue NETA certification Long-term career advancement

BUILD YOUR CAREER IN ELECTRICAL TESTING

If you have hands-on experience testing switchgear, breakers, transformers, protective relays, MCCs, medium-voltage systems, or other electrical power distribution equipment, we want to hear from you. NETA certification is a plus—not a requirement. Experienced candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply. Full-time Apply