_{19th December, 2025}

Medium Voltage Technician or Foreman
Virginia, Maryland & DC
Full Time, Direct Hire Position
$62-$80/hr Plus OT

Medium Voltage Field Technician (Home-Based, Travel) We are hiring an experienced Medium Voltage Field Technician to support field installation of medium voltage power systems across active construction environments. This is a home-based role with regional/national travel and includes a company-provided vehicle.

What You’ll Do

• Install, handle, rig, and terminate medium voltage cable systems (4,160V–38kV) in underground infrastructure, switchgear, and transformer installations.
• Plan and execute large-scale MV cable pulls, utilizing hydraulic and electric pulling equipment and industry-standard rigging methods.
• Operate and work alongside construction equipment such as skid steers, telehandlers, pulleys, anchor systems, and cable-pulling assemblies.
• Perform work in construction jobsite environments, including confined spaces and outdoor locations exposed to weather conditions.
• Work with medium voltage electrical equipment including switches, breakers, grounding components, and protective systems.
• Read and interpret medium voltage one-line diagrams and schematics, including systems with multiple power sources.
• Follow all required electrical safety and energy isolation procedures, including PPE, switching protocols, and LOTO requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on medium voltage power system installation experience required
  (4,160V through 38kV)
• Background in the construction industry working on electrical or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage distribution systems and field installation practices.
• Experience working in or around substations, utility infrastructure, or high-energy electrical environments.
• Willingness to travel as needed from a home base.

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sarah@powercareers.net

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Why Work/Partner with the Team at Power Careers? 
The greatest value we bring to you as a candidate lies in three key areas: ACCESS to top employers, ABILITY to thoroughly evaluate technical skill experience, and EXPERTISE in guiding you through the employment offer process. Here's how we make this possible:

• Direct Access to Decision Makers: We’ve built strong relationships with Presidents, Owners, and Operations Executives nationwide. These leaders turn to us daily for their talent needs, giving you an edge in connecting with opportunities that are not easily found or widely advertised.
• Personalized, Human-Driven Support: Our team of dedicated recruiters focuses solely on talent sourcing and placement—no automated bots here! We offer one-on-one meetings via Teams or phone calls, ensuring a deep dive into your career goals and confirming the best fit for all parties.
• Industry-Specific Expertise: As specialists in this niche, we thoroughly understand the equipment, manufacturers, and skill sets our clients need. We verify your experience to ensure it aligns with client expectations, maximizing your chances of success.
• Real-Time Opportunities: We connect you to career openings as they emerge, working directly with top decision-makers. This means no delays from internal recruitment bottlenecks or the frustration of being lost in an ATS system.
• Complete Confidentiality: Your privacy is our priority. We safeguard your candidacy, allowing you to explore new opportunities without concern while maintaining your current employment.

At Power Careers, we specifically recruit for and support mission-critical power, electrical power, renewable energy, utility, electric and smart grid development, data center growth, digital and electrical infrastructure, construction, and the electric vehicle (EV) markets. This includes industries in power generation, power distribution, power transmission, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs), electrical contracting, power quality, back-up power, packaged power, battery power, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power protection and controls, electrical testing, power equipment maintenance, acceptance testing, commissioning, solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, and geothermal energy.

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