Traveling Electrician - UPS & Transfer Switch Specialist

About This Role Hands-on traveling electrician role based out of Arlington, VA installing, commissioning, and maintaining UPS systems and transfer switches from multiple manufacturers. You'll be on the road to customer sites across the U.S. (domestic travel 50-75%) to keep critical power systems running. This is field work: install wiring and raceways, set and commission UPS and transfer switch systems, troubleshoot faults, perform load testing and preventative maintenance, and complete site reports.

Expect to work independently on job sites and coordinate with facility contacts to ensure uptime and reliability.

What You'll DoInstall, wire, and commission UPS systems and automatic/manual transfer switches from various manufacturers

Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on PDUs, transformers, switch gear and standby/emergency power systems

Bend conduit, install raceways, run power feeders and branch circuits, and mount racks/equipment to code Conduct load testing, commissioning checks, insulation/resistance tests, and complete as-built documentation and test reports

Coordinate on-site work with facility contacts, manage time and materials, and keep clear service logs Travel domestically 50%-75%; work independently at customer sites and support occasional overnight assignments

What We're Looking For3+ years commercial/industrial electrician or electronics technician experience working on UPS, transfer switches, or standby power

Proven conduit bending, raceway installation, and power distribution wiring skills

Experience with transformers, PDUs, switch gear, and standby/emergency system installation and maintenance

Strong commissioning and troubleshooting skills using multimeters, meggers, clamp meters and test loads

Ability to read electrical prints, perform branch circuit and feeder load calculations, and follow wiring diagrams

Willingness and ability to travel 50%-75% domestically; valid driver's license required

Qualifications CPR, AED, and First Aid certification OSHA 10 hour certification (required)
High school diploma or GED; journeyman ticket or equivalent preferred

Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record

Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

Proficient English for site communication and documentation

What We Offer Paid travel time, per diem for overnight travel, and mileage reimbursement

Overtime pay for extended shifts and emergency callouts

Health insurance options (medical, dental, vision) and retirement plan access

Paid time off and holiday payTool allowance or reimbursement and access to training for manufacturer certifications

Stable, steady travel assignments with clear schedules and dispatch support

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