Primary Equipment Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Louisville, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SEL ES is seeking a skilled Primary Equipment Technician to join our commissioning and field testing team. If you enjoy hands-on work with high-voltage equipment, solving real-world problems in the field, and being part of a mission-critical industry, this role could be an excellent fit. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of power system equipment across the electric utility and industrial landscape. As a Technician/Specialist, your day may include: Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus. Operating industry-leading test equipment such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, and Omicron systems for validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Performing functional and operational testing on high-voltage apparatus. Conducting detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity. Working closely with customers, engineers, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes. Documenting test data and supporting equipment integration activities. Traveling to customer sites—up to 80%.

Requirements

• 3–10 years of experience in apparatus testing or commissioning.
• Can confidently read and interpret one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with equipment rated from 480V up to 765kV.
• Know (or want to learn) test systems from Doble, Megger, Vanguard, and Omicron.
• Hold an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Possess—or are working toward—certifications such as OSHA, NETA, or NICET.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing power equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, CTs, PTs, and other system apparatus.
• Operating industry-leading test equipment such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, and Omicron systems for validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Performing functional and operational testing on high-voltage apparatus.
• Conducting detailed wiring verification to ensure proper installation and system integrity.
• Working closely with customers, engineers, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Documenting test data and supporting equipment integration activities.
• Traveling to customer sites—up to 80%.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness benefits, fertility benefits, adoption benefits, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree