Electrical Power Monitoring Technician

Job overview

The Electrical Power Monitoring Technician role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with travel required and described as heavy at times; temporary relocation is also possible. Compensation is not specified, and the posting says pay is commensurate with experience. The role supports Hoffman & Hoffman’s electrical power monitoring and building technology work in industrial and commercial environments. The technician integrates, configures, commissions, and supports electrical power monitoring systems, connecting meters and related equipment with communication networks and enterprise applications. The work helps clients monitor electrical distribution and power quality while supporting reliable system operation and informed facility management.

What you'll do

• Commission EPMS solutions and integrate them with electrical distribution and monitoring equipment
• configure communication interfaces using Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet IP, and IEC 61850
• configure and test multifunction power meters, power-quality meters, sub-metering, branch-circuit monitoring, protective relays, breaker monitoring, UPS, ATS, and generator monitoring
• work with SEL meters and other industry-standard devices
• coordinate requirements and integration strategies with project managers, electrical engineers, and IT professionals
• troubleshoot communication and network issues and provide installation and post-commissioning support
• maintain system architecture diagrams, network topologies, configuration files, and test procedures
• train end users and operations staff
• stay current on relevant standards, technologies, and protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical power monitoring technician

charlotte nc

hoffman & hoffman

full-time

epms

modbus tcp/ip

bacnet ip

iec 61850

power metering

industrial automation

heavy travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree or technical certification in electrical engineering technology, instrumentation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience; knowledge of three-phase power, electrical distribution, and metering; experience with SEL or equivalent IEDs; familiarity with industrial communication protocols; and ability to read one-line diagrams and control schematics. Heavy travel may be required at times, and temporary relocation is possible.

About the employer

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.