Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing Chicago / Upper Midwest Location Chicago, IL Full Remote Type Direct Hire Posted Oct 21, 2026 Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI Type: Full-time Pay: $30–$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem Travel: up to 100% This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest. What you'll do Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV. Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS. Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers. Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations. Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes. What you bring Hands-on substation experience (69–345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls. NETA Level II–IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered. Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem. Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Pay & benefits: $30–$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling. Full benefits and 401(k) match. #J-18808-Ljbffr H.T. Prof Executive Search