Full-Time

Senior Electrical System Specialist

Prime Electric

Prime Electric

501-1,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$48 - $61/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Bellevue, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Six or more years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and ability to obtain thermography certification
  • Six or more years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Power Automation Switchboards
  • Six or more years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, transformer power factor testing, and other power system test practices and procedures
  • Skilled at interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays
  • Capable of reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports
  • Experience with the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distributions systems
  • Familiar with the arc flash and shock hazards of 13.8kV on the following electrical equipment: Schnieder, Eaton, Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear
  • Familiar with ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards
  • Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Responsibilities
  • Lead basic to complex installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems and service installed jobs and service agreements
  • Tasks are associated with maintenance and testing of switchgear/switchboard, motor controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, and surge protection devices
  • Responsible for vibration analysis and metering, battery maintenance and testing, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance
  • Set communication devices and topology industrial networks; upload HMI/ PLC programs; install I/O and CPUs
  • Perform integration of 3rd Party EPMS; initial testing, operation, troubleshooting and modification of customer equipment and systems
  • Test MV or LV Circuit breakers; metal clad/vacuum switchgear; breakers or LV equipment and analyze test results
  • Conduct Equipment Condition Assessments
  • Troubleshoot and repair Electrical Control Circuits
  • Organize and maintain job documentation
  • Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes.
  • Participate in job site final walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide customer training.
  • Act as technical resource to customers and field employees
  • Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections. Train customers to maintain and adjust complex equipment.
  • Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and train lower-level employees.
  • Complete and submit reports covering all job activity.
  • Responsible for maintaining complex tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc.
  • Plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material dollar costs, and transportation expenses to complete complex proposals.
  • Perform review of complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; provide continual guidance throughout the project duration.
  • Must be available to respond to emergency and relief assignments.
  • Develops and maintains effective client relationships contributing to successful project outcomes.
  • Monitors jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies
  • Performs other duties as requested
Desired Qualifications
  • Associate Degree or equivalent (Prefer US Army Prime and US Navy Nuclear)
  • AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Truelink Capital invested January 8, 2026, enabling national expansion.
  • WhiteHorse Capital provided first lien facility January 28, 2026, for growth.
  • Partnered with Stoner Electric Group to broaden Portland presence.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures from Access and Stoner acquisitions cause delays in 6-12 months.
  • PrimeEES undercuts Chicago market share in 12-18 months.
  • High WhiteHorse debt strains cash flow, forces default in 18-24 months.

What makes Prime Electric unique

  • Prime Electric specializes in electrical services for healthcare, biopharma, data centers, and renewables.
  • Headquartered in Bellevue since 1987, employs 1,500 across Northern California, Washington, Oregon.
  • Acquired Access Communications to enhance telecommunications capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

Paid Time off

Holiday Time Off

Company News

Gulf & Main Magazine
Jan 8th, 2026
Truelink Capital invests in Prime Electric to build national electrical services leader

Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced a significant investment in Prime Electric, a provider of electrical services operating across Northern California, Washington and Oregon. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Prime Electric employs 1,500 people and serves growing sectors including healthcare, biopharma, data centres and renewable energy. The company specialises in repair, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for private sector clients. Prime's management team, led by CEO Bob Ledford and Chairman Eric Reichanadter, will retain a significant ownership stake alongside existing investor WestView Capital. The investment marks Truelink's 11th platform investment since its founding in 2022.

Prime Electric
Mar 4th, 2022
Prime Electric, Inc. acquires Accesstelecom

It’s in this spirit that Prime Electric, Inc. is proud to announce, Prime Electric, Inc. has acquired Access Communications, Inc. and adding their entire team into the PRIME Family.