Field Service Technician

Dashiell•Atlanta, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, is hiring a Field Service Technician for its Field Services team. The role supports high-voltage substation and power system testing, maintenance, and commissioning operations and is based in the Atlanta, Georgia office. The position reports to the Field Supervisor. Placement at Level I, Level II, Level III, or Senior is based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge at hire. Scope, autonomy, and assignment complexity increase with each level. The technician performs electrical testing and commissioning on substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and station auxiliary systems. Responsibilities range from supporting tests under close supervision to independently leading complex work, overseeing crews and concurrent projects, serving as the primary field contact for clients, and reviewing or approving technical deliverables. All levels are expected to follow safety requirements, maintain accurate documentation, and travel extensively, including overnight stays. The position involves frequent outdoor work in changing weather and exposure to electrical hazards, energized equipment, arc flash environments, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial job-site conditions. Physical tasks may include extended standing and walking, climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working in confined spaces. Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

For Level I, II, and 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).
For Senior level: 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).
Level I: No prior professional experience required; foundational knowledge of electrical systems through education or related exposure is expected.
Level II: Minimum 1 year of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Level III: Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Senior: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
Level I: Basic understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, power apparatus, and power distribution equipment, and ability to read and interpret basic electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
Level II: Proficiency in standard high-voltage testing; working knowledge of protective relay testing and calibration, power apparatus testing, and low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems; ability to read electrical drawings and perform transformer ratio, power factor, and relay/metering calculations.
Level III: Expertise in advanced high-voltage testing, protective relay testing, power transformer and circuit breaker testing, cable testing, and power system commissioning; ability to lead complex multi-discipline procedures with minimal supervision and diagnose anomalies and root causes.
Senior: Expert-level knowledge across electrical testing and commissioning, including full system commissioning and station auxiliary systems; ability to lead, manage, and develop field crews across concurrent engagements; strong technical report writing and review skills; thorough knowledge of applicable high-voltage safety and health regulations, including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry is required for Levels II and III.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; higher levels require increasing ability to interface with project leadership, engineering, and clients.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company vehicles safely and comply with company motor vehicle policies.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen and to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.
TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
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; 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 work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in environments with electrical hazards, energized equipment, arc flash exposure, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial job-site conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.
Prior experience in electric utility T&D 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 for higher levels.
Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM, for Senior level.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing and commissioning on high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and related power apparatus, with autonomy appropriate to the assigned level.
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 applicable to the level.
Test and calibrate microprocessor-based protective relay systems, including complex protection schemes at higher levels.
Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems, including batteries, chargers, inverters, distribution panels, and AC/DC systems.
Support equipment start-ups and energization by preparing test equipment, running cables, and recording test data as directed.
Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams; redline drawings to reflect field conditions as needed.
Perform electrical calculations and, at higher levels, verify calculations and analyze fault current and test anomalies.
Prepare, validate, review, or approve test reports, commissioning documentation, field notes, equipment logs, and other quality deliverables according to assigned level.
Follow applicable 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 as appropriate to level.
Lead smaller field assignments or complex project testing, coordinate crew assignments and resources, and oversee multiple concurrent engagements at the Senior level.
Serve as a technical point of contact for projects and, at the Senior level, as the primary client-facing field representative.
Provide guidance, mentorship, training, and performance feedback to junior or developing technicians, as appropriate to level.
Coordinate with Field Supervisors, Project Managers, Engineering, and clients to address technical issues, scope changes, and project progress.
Provide technical input to proposal and estimating teams on testing scope, crew requirements, durations, and equipment needs.
Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing requirements for new project pursuits.
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