Service Technician

Service Technician – Power Quality, Infrared Scanning & Air Leak Detection Electrical Distributor – Customer Facility Services

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

We are seeking a skilled Service Technician to perform power quality monitoring
, infrared (IR) thermographic inspections
, and compressed air leak detection for our customers’ facilities. This role supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, energy‑efficiency analysis, and equipment performance evaluations. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently at customer sites.

• Conduct power quality studies using monitoring equipment to diagnose voltage irregularities, harmonics, load issues, and equipment performance problems.
• Perform infrared (IR) thermal scans of electrical equipment to identify hot spots, loose connections, and failure risks.
• Carry out air leak detection surveys in industrial and commercial facilities to support energy‑reduction initiatives.
• Document findings, prepare detailed service reports, and communicate results to customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and supplier partners to support corrective actions and follow‑up recommendations.
• Maintain service equipment, ensure calibration accuracy, and follow all safety protocols and facility requirements.
• Travel to customer locations across the region as needed and maintain job scheduling.

• Experience with electrical testing, preventive maintenance, industrial service work, or facility inspections.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, distribution equipment, and safety practices.
• Familiarity with power quality analyzers
  , infrared cameras
  , or ultrasonic leak detection tools (training provided if needed).
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to interpret field data.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to work independently in industrial and commercial environments.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Level I or II Infrared Thermography Certification (e.g., ITC, ASNT).
• Electrical or mechanical maintenance certifications.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.

• This role may be based remotely or in a regional office, with travel required to meet partners and attend industry events. Territory will include Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran…