Electrical Field Service Technician (Levels I-III) | Switchgear & Critical Power Systems | $36-$62/hr + OT

Insight Global is hiring Electrical Field Service Technicians (Levels I-III) to join one of the nation's leading providers of custom electrical power distribution systems , serving mission-critical industries including data centers, manufacturing, utilities, and energy .

Job Title: Electrical Field Service Technician I, II & III

Employment: Direct Placement to Insight Global’s Client

Location: Charlotte, NC (Home-Base)

Travel: 75% local, 50% Regional

Shift: Core Hours 6am-3pm, with opportunity to work significant OT

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking professionals with with experience in electrical commissioning, field service, critical power, power distribution, switchgear commissioning, NETA testing, generator services, or mission-critical infrastructure environments. This role requires hands-on experience troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, and maintaining electrical power distribution equipment. *** NOTE: This is not a structured cabling, rack-and-stack, fiber optic, networking, server deployment, or traditional data center technician position.

Required Experience:

• 1-4 years (Tech I), 5-7 years (Tech II), or 7+ years (Tech III) in electrical field service, commissioning, or power distribution environments
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear
• Experience working with electrical power systems up to 480V
• Knowledge of Switchgear, ATS, PDU, UPS, Generators, Transformers, and Breakers
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical testing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed

Preferred:

• Military electrical or power-generation experience
• Data center commissioning or operations experience
• Experience supporting hyperscale facilities such as Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, QTS, Digital Realty, NTT, Vantage, etc.
• Mission-critical power infrastructure experience

Compensation & OT Considerations:

• Technician I (1-4 years): $36-$42/hour
• Technician II (5-7years): $44-$52/hour
• Technician III (7+ years): $54-$62/hour
• Over 8 hours/day = 1.5x Pay
• Over 10 hours/day = Double Time
• Saturday = 1.5x Pay (After 4 hours = Double Time)
• Sunday = Double Time All Day
• Holidays = Double Time All Day

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Paid-Time Off + Holiday Pay
• Company credit card provided for all travel and lodging expenses
• Daily per diem based on jobsite zip code
• Keep all airline, hotel, and travel reward points earned
• Company vehicle provided for Technician II & III levels
• Typical promotion from Technician I to Technician II within 12 months
• Quarterly profit-sharing program
• Join a company currently exceeding $2B in revenue with projections to reach $6B by 2030

Travel & Schedule:

• Day shift schedule with core hours of 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Significant overtime opportunities available
• Up to 75% local travel within assigned territory
• Approximately 50% travel throughout the Eastern Region
• Standard rotation: Two weeks traveling, One week home
• Longest travel periods are typically no more than 12 consecutive days