Electrical Testing Manager

Electrical Test Engineering Manager

Location: Fontana, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $120,000-$150,000/year + 10% bonus

Position Summary

The Electrical Test Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all electrical testing activities for substation control house and enclosure-based power distribution projects. Reporting to the Director of Design & Engineering, this role manages the test engineering and technician team, ensuring testing is executed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with a strong background in power equipment and switchgear testing who can balance technical execution with team leadership and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical testing team responsible for testing all components within power and control enclosures (E-Houses).
• Own the testing schedule and coordinate closely with Engineering and Production to align with overall project timelines.
• Monitor daily testing progress, provide technical guidance, and troubleshoot critical issues as they arise.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and schematics to ensure testing procedures meet all customer and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve test plans, test reports, and testing schematics for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Ensure all completed test documentation is properly maintained, both physically and electronically, within project folders.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve testing procedures, work instructions, and testing forms.
• Oversee testing equipment inventory and ensure proper calibration, availability, and safe usage.
• Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives to reduce test cycle time and improve overall efficiency.
• Enforce electrical safety standards, testing protocols, and housekeeping requirements across all test areas.
• Perform and support hands-on electrical testing as needed, including functional and power testing.

Testing Scope Includes

• Medium-voltage switchgear and breakers
• Protective relays and relay panels
• Power distribution components within enclosures
• Communication systems and HMIs
• Panelboards and automatic transfer switches
• Fire alarm and auxiliary systems
• HVAC and supporting electrical systems within the enclosure

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in an electrical or power-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or power equipment testing, ideally within substations, switchgear, or enclosure-based systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with AC/DC functional testing of protective relays, MV switchgear, breakers, and arc-flash related systems.
• Previous experience leading or managing test technicians or engineering teams.
• Solid knowledge of electrical safety practices, NEC, IEEE standards, and applicable testing codes.
• NETA certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite role based in Fontana, CA
• Hands-on shop and production testing environment
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams