ASAP OPENING: Field Engineer (Data Center & Critical Power Systems)

Job Description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking Field Engineers for a leading electrical services organization supporting mission-critical environments.

Location: Ashburn, VA

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 (up to $155,000 for highly qualified candidates)

Schedule: Typically, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (varies by project/site)
✈️ Travel: 30–50%+ travel required, including overnight stays (primarily during the first year)

The first year involves the most travel, as the team focuses heavily on training in New Jersey while also providing exposure to a variety of project sites and real-world fieldwork. Every engineer is provided with a company truck, and client covers all travel expenses for any job site outside the Northern Virginia area. Lunch is provided onsite daily, regardless of location.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, commissioning, and repairing low- and medium-voltage electrical systems at customer sites, with a strong focus on data center operations and critical power infrastructure. This is a highly hands-on position that offers significant growth opportunities, including the potential to advance into a Site Lead role . The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical issues, thrives in customer-facing environments, and is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality service.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field service experience supporting electrical power systems
• Experience troubleshooting switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and power distribution equipment
• Low- and medium-voltage electrical systems experience
• Startup, commissioning, maintenance, and repair experience
• Data center, mission-critical, or industrial electrical experience
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 30–50%+
• Safety-focused with OSHA compliance experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• NFPA 70E and/or OSHA 30 certifications
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays
• Protective relay testing and preventive maintenance experience
• Familiarity with ERP and field service software
• Experience using electrical testing equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets, etc.)
• Interest in growing into a Site Lead role