Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Substation / Relay / Transformer - Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Advanced Electric Systems, LLC • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians (Mid-Level through Senior) to support field testing, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical power systems for a project in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Technicians will perform acceptance testing, protection system verification, maintenance testing, and commissioning activities on electrical infrastructure including substations, renewable interconnect facilities, industrial power systems, and mission-critical installations. This position will also involve nationwide travel supporting outage-based maintenance, commissioning, system startup, and capital upgrade projects for utility and EPC clients. As part of the Quanta Services family, you’ll gain the stability, resources, and opportunities that come with being connected to the largest utility contractor in North America.

Requirements

• 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience
• Experience with substation equipment testing
• Familiarity with protective relay testing
• Experience with Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Willingness to travel for project assignments

Nice To Haves

• NETA II / III / IV Certification
• Transformer Testing Experience
• Breaker Testing Experience
• Commissioning or Startup Experience
• Utility or EPC Project Experience
• Renewable Interconnect or BESS Project Experience
• Military Prime Power or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
• Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects
• Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
• Document and report test results per project specifications
• Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams

Benefits

• Earn top‑tier wages with additional per diem and travel pay when eligible.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a strong company match.
• Be part of an industry‑leading safety culture, strengthened by Quanta Services’ unwavering commitment to safety and its world-class national training network.
• Access unlimited career growth opportunities and advance your future within the expansive Quanta family of companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed