LV/MV Switchgear & Controls Service Engineer

JDC Power & Electric
  • Sterling, VA
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Power reliability starts with you

    Join JDC Power Systems, LLC and help customers keep their operations online. As an LV/MV Switchgear & Controls Service Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind fast, safe resolution of electrical issues—while commissioning new systems and empowering operators with practical know-how.

    Your impact

    • Safeguard uptime by performing on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on transformers, circuit breakers, and LV/MV switchgear.
    • Commission and support startups so equipment meets specifications and functions as intended.
    • Serve as the main contact during service visits—train operators on system use and basic maintenance; deliver clear test reports and system performance insights.
    • Advance operational excellence by tracking time, documenting service work, managing on-site inventory, and applying remote troubleshooting when appropriate.
    • Champion safety by following OSHA and company protocols, maintaining certifications, and participating in ongoing training.

    Qualifications to succeed

    • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred. NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, and similar technical credentials viewed favorably.
    • Experience: 3–5 years of field service focused on power systems/electrical equipment/industrial controls, including hands-on work with transformers and circuit breakers.
    • Capabilities: Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving; strong communication with customers; ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
    • Digital fluency: Comfortable with field service management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
    • Additional strengths: Exposure to low- and medium-voltage systems, PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays.

    Travel, location, and essentials

    • Frequent travel, often with overnight stays, to customer sites and JDC locations across the country.
    • Regional office: Sterling, VA, with daily/weekly regional travel to customer and internal field service locations.
    • Occasional nationwide travel.
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
    • Demonstrated commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.
    • Hands-on with industry-standard test equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets).

    Electrical proficiencies

    • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
    • Electrical Installation
    • Electrical Troubleshooting
    • High Voltage Systems
    • Industrial Electrical Experience

    Technologies you’ll work with

    • Switchgear (Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton)
    • SCADA
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens)

    JDC Power Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

    JDC Power Systems, LLC is committed to making our application process accessible to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request as required.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling, VA

    Skills

    • ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)unmatched
    • Circuit Breakersunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • System Start-Upunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Time Trackingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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