Test Technician - Medium​/High Voltage; Union

Description

Test Technician – Medium/High Voltage

At Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET), we power reliability across critical infrastructure—and our technicians are at the heart of that mission. We value professionals who come from hands-on, mission-critical electrical environments and bring a strong commitment to safety, ownership, and problem-solving. If you have experience working on complex electrical systems and thrive under pressure, this is a role where your skills directly translate.

Join us and be part of a team known for safety, quality, and technical excellence.

• Apparatus Testing & Maintenance
  • Perform field testing and inspection of circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers (CTs/PTs), switch gear, cables, and bus systems
  • Conduct electrical tests including:
  • Insulation resistance (Megger)
  • Power factor / Doble testing
  • Transformer turns ratio (TTR)
  • Winding resistance
  • Contact resistance
  • Breaker timing and mechanical inspections
  • Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation equipment up to HV levels
• Relay Testing Support
  • Assist with basic protective relay testing and functional verification during commissioning and maintenance activities
  • Support relay‑related work using standard industry test sets such as:
  • Omicron CMC
  • Doble test equipment
  • Megger relay test tools
  • Help perform simple relay checks and system verification, such as:
  • Functional checks of protection schemes
  • Verification of wiring, inputs/outputs, and control logic
  • Participate in end‑to‑end or system‑level testing activities under supervision, without responsibility for advanced relay programming or settings development

• Interpret single‑line diagrams, wiring schematics, and equipment drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues and assist in root cause analysis
• Accurately document test results and prepare field service reports
• Ensure compliance with NETA standards, safety regulations, and company procedures
• Travel to client sites and work in outdoor substation environments

• Required
  • 2–5+ years of experience in electrical testing, substation maintenance, or field service
  • Hands‑on experience with medium‑ and high‑voltage apparatus testing
  • Familiarity with common test equipment such as:
  • Megger
  • Doble
  • Vanguard or similar
  • Basic understanding of protective relays and control circuits (exposure, not specialization)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Preferred
  • Experience in a NETA‑accredited testing environment
  • NETA/NICET certification
  • Exposure to protective relay testing equipment (Omicron, Doble test sets, etc.)
  • Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or related field
  • OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling  We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.