Electrical Testing Technician II

Electric • Columbia, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bopat Electric is a trusted electrical services provider with a proud legacy dating back to 1972. We specialize in maintaining and optimizing critical electrical distribution systems, delivering reliable, safety‑first solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional environments. As part of the BCES Global Group, we combine the strength of a best‑in‑class international network with the agility and expertise of a respected local team—empowering our people to do exceptional work that keeps essential systems safe, resilient, and future‑ready. Bopat Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Technician II to join our growing Power Services Division. If you have experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintaining electrical power distribution systems and want to continue building your technical expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

• NETA Level II, NICET Electrical Power Testing Level II, or equivalent electrical power systems testing experience.
• Two or more years of electrical testing, commissioning, power systems, or closely related field experience.
• Experience working with low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical test equipment such as Megger, Doble, Omicron, Vanguard, or similar platforms is preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical power distribution equipment.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate circuit breakers, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, protective devices, cables, grounding systems, automatic transfer switches, motor control equipment, and related electrical apparatus.
• Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance, winding resistance, turns-ratio, secondary injection, and other electrical testing appropriate to your qualifications.
• Assist with primary injection testing, relay testing, transformer testing, cable testing, power quality investigations, and system commissioning.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Accurately document test results, equipment conditions, deficiencies, and field observations.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, emergency response, and commissioning activities while working alongside experienced testing professionals.

Benefits

• 401K with 7% matching and immediate vesting
• 100% employer paid benefits
• Paid PTO
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid travel, lodging, and per diem for qualifying overnight assignments
• Ongoing technical training and support toward NETA/NICET certification development

What This Job Offers

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