Field Service Technician

Dashiell•Columbus, OH

21d

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, is hiring a Field Service Technician for its Field Services team supporting high-voltage substation and power system testing, maintenance, and commissioning. The position is based in the Columbus, Ohio office and reports to the Field Supervisor. The hire will be placed at Level I, Level II, Level III, or Senior based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge. Scope, autonomy, and assignment complexity increase with each level. The role performs or oversees testing and commissioning of substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, power apparatus, and low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems. Duties span equipment testing, troubleshooting, documentation, safety, project coordination, client communication, and mentoring, with leadership and technical responsibility increasing at higher levels. The position requires extensive travel, including overnight stays, and regular outdoor work at industrial job sites in varied weather and around electrical hazards. Candidates must be at least 18 and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is safety-sensitive and may require compliance with driver, motor vehicle, and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by Company policy.

Requirements

Level I: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may substitute (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
Level I: No prior professional experience required; foundational knowledge of electrical systems through education or related exposure is expected.
Level I: Basic understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, power apparatus, and power distribution equipment.
Level I: Ability to read and interpret basic electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
Level II: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may substitute (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
Level II: At least 1 year of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Level II: Proficiency in standard high-voltage electrical testing procedures, including insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, and circuit breaker timing.
Level II: Working knowledge of microprocessor-based protective relay testing and calibration, power apparatus testing, and low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems.
Level II: Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams, and proficiency in transformer ratio, power factor, and relay/metering calculations.
Level II: Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
Level III: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may substitute (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
Level III: At least 3 years of progressive experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Level III: Expertise in advanced high-voltage electrical testing, including protective relay, power transformer, circuit breaker, cable testing, and power system commissioning.
Level III: Proven ability to independently lead complex, multidisciplinary test procedures with minimal supervision, including advanced protective relay protection schemes.
Level III: Strong analytical skills, including diagnosing testing anomalies, performing root cause analysis, and developing corrective actions.
Level III: Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
Senior: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may substitute (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
Senior: At least 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
Senior: Expert-level knowledge across electrical testing and commissioning, including full system commissioning and station auxiliary systems.
Senior: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop field crews across multiple concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
Senior: Strong technical report writing and review skills, including the ability to approve comprehensive commissioning documentation.
Senior: Thorough knowledge of safety and health regulations for high-voltage electrical work, including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
All levels: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
All levels: Effective verbal and written communication skills; client, engineering, and project leadership interface responsibilities increase at higher levels.
All levels: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
All levels: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
All levels: TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship.
Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours), climb stairs and ladders, access elevated work areas, occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work near energized electrical equipment and wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, gloves, and hearing protection.
Ability to operate company vehicles safely and travel frequently, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.
Prior experience in electric utility transmission and distribution construction or industrial commissioning environments.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ANSI standards applicable to high-voltage testing.
Experience with SCADA systems, power line carrier, infrared thermography, and phasing/loading verification, particularly at higher levels.
Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM, for Senior-level candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing and commissioning on high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and related power apparatus.
Test and maintain low-voltage AC/DC systems, including station batteries, battery chargers, inverters, distribution panels, and AC distribution systems.
Perform standard and advanced electrical tests, including insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, circuit breaker timing, and cable fault location tests, as appropriate to level.
Test and calibrate microprocessor-based protective relays, including complex protection schemes at advanced levels.
Support or lead equipment start-ups, energization activities, and full system commissioning.
Perform electrical calculations and verify transformer ratios, power factor corrections, relay and metering circuits, and, at higher levels, fault current analysis.
Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams; redline drawings to reflect field conditions as needed.
Diagnose equipment issues and testing anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and develop or direct corrective actions.
Prepare, validate, review, or approve test reports, commissioning documentation, field notes, and other quality deliverables, according to level.
Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with lockout/tagout procedures and NFPA 70E and OSHA standards, and participate in or lead JSTAs and safety briefings.
Lead task-level or project field assignments, coordinate crew activities, and, at the Senior level, manage field crews across concurrent engagements and allocate resources.
Serve as a technical point of contact and, at the Senior level, primary field-facing client representative; coordinate with Field Supervisors, Project Managers, Engineering, and clients.
Mentor, train, and provide performance feedback to junior field staff, with formal training and onboarding responsibilities at the Senior level.
Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing scope, schedules, crew needs, and equipment requirements.
Develop technical knowledge through training, mentorship, and study of industry standards and equipment manuals.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Company-paid life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans
FSA or HSA options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical illness insurance
Group accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Competitive compensation and benefits package