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Critical Power Field Technician (UPS Engineer)

10/1/2025

The Critical Power Field Technician will support customers with preventive, corrective, and restorative maintenance of critical power systems. Responsibilities include installing electrical equipment, maintaining battery systems, troubleshooting failures, and building customer relationships.

Salary

35 - 45 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
PEARCE SERVICES is the largest national independent provider of outsourced repair, maintenance, and engineering services to critical infrastructure in the renewable energy, power generation, and telecom industries. Pearce offers innovative, tech-enabled services for telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage system infrastructure customers. Pearce is headquartered in Paso Robles, CA, and has 25 offices throughout the US with 1,800+ team members. Our diverse services include: 1) Wireline Services: Turnkey expansion and repair services for outside plant remote terminals in broadband and fiber networks. 2) Wireless Services: A comprehensive suite of cell site tower and ground services including line & antenna, microwave, HVAC, power & electrical (generator, battery, power plant), site maintenance, and inspection services. 3) Engineering and Professional Services: OSP design engineering and consulting solutions for network planning 4) Network Services: Inside plant engineering, installation services, and turn-key management of ongoing network operations for wireline, wireless and hybrid networks. 5) Solar Operations & Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, commissioning, technical remote operations, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial-scale Solar. 6) Wind Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, retrofit/replacement, construction, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial scale Windpower. 7) EV Operations & Maintenance Services: EVSE Equipment maintenance, campaigns, remote coverage, and vendor-managed inventory for EV charging stations. 8) BESS Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, campaigns, vendor-managed inventory for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
About the Role

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact: 

Pearce Services/ Unified Power is seeking a Critical Power Field Technician (UPS Field Engineer) for Atlanta, GA, and surrounding areas, with a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to succeed and learn new skills.  As a Critical Power Technician, you will directly support our customers in the onsite preventive, corrective, and restorative maintenance of their critical power systems (i.e., UPS, DC systems, inverters, PDUs, STS, and standalone reserve battery technologies). As a UPS Field Service Engineer for Unified Power, you will possess and utilize the 'hit-the-ground-running' and 'think-outside-the-box' mentalities that drive swift and superb solutions to address our customers' needs. 

Core Responsibilities:

  •  Install electrical equipment such as small rack-mounted UPS equipment, various-sized batteries, and UPS/Battery monitoring equipment.
  •  Maintain Battery Cabinets and racks, Maintenance Bypass, Battery Monitoring Equipment, DC Systems, and other electrical equipment.
  •  Periodic and lifecycle-driven performance of remedial services, including failure analysis and troubleshooting, component replacements and repairs, and battery string replacements and installations.
  •  Customer relationship building – Provide excellent customer service and upsell products.
  •  Field troubleshooting calls from customers to a satisfactory resolution.
  •  Quickly respond to critical situations.
  •  Teach and mentor crew members on proper techniques for site work, troubleshooting, repair, and analyzing site data.
  •  Isolate basic hardware, software, and interface malfunctions utilizing various test equipment on multiple products and technologies.
  •  Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

  •  Prior military training in electronics or avionics (A School, AIT, etc.) preferred.
  •  Minimum of three (3) years serving in a third-party critical power field service or technical support role with a demonstrated progression in technical proficiency and capability -OR-
  •  Minimum of five (5) years serving in an OEM service environment in the critical power space.
  •  Good understanding of AC/DC electrical principles.
  •  Knowledge of test equipment operation, such as multi-meters, and battery test equipment.
  •  Read and interpret electronics schematics with the ability to troubleshoot failures/faults to the component level.
  •  Understand and have experience enforcing compliance with FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations and standards.
  •  Outstanding work ethic, punctuality, trustworthiness, and reliability – you will set the pace as a senior UPS/ Critical Power Engineer.
  •  Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions within fast-paced changing priorities. 

Physical/Work Environment

  • At Pearce, safety is our number one concern.  Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA and applicable DOT Standards.
  •  Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (if driving a Company Vehicle) and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds for short durations.
  • Ability to kneel or crouch periodically.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  •  Ability to travel for multiple days with Per Diem as projects require.
  •  Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining 100% safety awareness.
  •  Lifting heavy objects and stretching above your head.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

 

Base Pay Range
$35$45 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

Key Skills
Critical Power SystemsUPSDC SystemsInvertersBattery TechnologiesTroubleshootingCustomer ServiceElectrical PrinciplesComplianceFailure AnalysisMentoringTest Equipment OperationElectronics SchematicsDecision MakingSafety AwarenessPhysical Fitness
Categories
EngineeringTradesEnergyCustomer Service & SupportTechnology
Benefits
Health InsuranceLife Insurance401k With Employer MatchPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementProfessional Development CoursesPerformance BonusesReferral BonusesProduction IncentivesTool StipendsFuel StipendsCompany VehiclePer Diem
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