Installation Technician
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
As an Installation Technician, a typical day may include:
Perform electrical field installations of advanced complexity.
Perform the following functions:
- Protective relay installation, testing troubleshooting
- Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification
- Cable routing and assembly (including fiber)
- Control house integration and assembly
- Conduit forming and installation
Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL Engineering Services processes and products.
Supervise installation technicians on projects of basic to moderate complexity.
Generate and approve LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) plans.
Generate field installation estimates for projects of basic to moderate complexity.
Acts as a mentor to Installation Technician I.
Required QualificationsBasic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
Basic ability to utilize AutoCAD for updating field as-built drawings
Ability to read and comprehend both mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams and three-line diagrams
SQEW certification
Completion of COM-100 and COM-101 certification
Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Preferred QualificationsGenerally, requires 2+ years of experience in an Installation Tech I role
Generally, requires 3+ years of control panel wiring experience
Experience with SEL products
Experience working in active substations
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in outside environments with varying climates
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements
Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds
Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders
LocationWe are open to multiple locations.
Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities.
Charlotte, NC - This position is located in Charlotte, NC, a vibrant and bustling metropolis located in the heart of North Carolina.
Benefits- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Installation Technician II: $32 - $48/hour. Our hourly ranges are determined by job, responsibility and location. The range may differ in other locations based on cost of labor. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants.
Equal Opportunity EmployerSEL is an Equal Opportunity
Employer:
Vets/Disabled.
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