Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Salary: $30 - $75 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted: October 22 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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.

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