Field Service Technician

Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description
The Field Service Technician performs start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and service support for switchgear and related power distribution equipment across multiple facility types, including data centers. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues with minimal supervision. The technician serves as a trusted customer contact in the field and may provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians.
Overview
Job title: Field Service Technician
Location: Ashburn, VA with 75% travel
Pay Rate: $44-$65/hr (based on experience)

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Daily Per Diem
• Service Truck eligibility after 90 days

Responsibilities

• Independently perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of equipment such as switchboards, control panels, and power products.
• Install and modify electrical and mechanical components and subassemblies, including panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
• Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions for moderately complex technical issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, and networking equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct electrical testing and commissioning of switchgear in data center and other facility environments.
• Interpret and work from electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation to complete tasks accurately.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Serve as a primary contact in the field, representing the company professionally and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians as needed.
• Travel to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including occasional international travel, to perform field service work.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1-3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.
• At least 1+ years of experience supporting switchgear start-up and commissioning required.
• 1+ years of experience commissioning and start-up of power distribution systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, or related equipment commissioning activities preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and power distribution systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Prior experience with testing, troubleshooting, service, repair, and commissioning of switchgear in a data center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform start-up or installation of switchgear.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel up to 75% to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including potential international travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments is preferred.
• Background in power generation or power distribution for large-scale AI and cloud infrastructure is beneficial.
• Comfort working with mechanical systems in addition to electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Adaptability to different facility types and job site conditions.

Why Work Here?
You join a leading-edge organization in the power generation and distribution space that supports many of the world's largest AI and cloud companies. The company offers 10 paid holidays per year, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and benefits that are 100% employer-paid for internal employees. You can expect consistent and guaranteed work for years to come, a strong and proven long-term culture, and a supportive team that coordinates and covers travel, including per diem compensation in addition to base pay. This environment emphasizes stability, growth, and recognition for your contributions.
Work Environment
You work in a mix of climate-controlled office spaces and both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled warehouse environments, with occasional exposure to customer job sites as required by project needs. The role involves regular use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in industrial and data center settings, and includes travel to regional field offices, vendor locations, and customer facilities, potentially up to 75% of the time, including some international travel.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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