PTE Field Engineer
We strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.
Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
- Perform on site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.
- Technical and Safety Development
- Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
- Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA
- Accurately document test results and produce field reports on requested format
- Prepare and implement test plans
- Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
- Perform clerical responsibilities such as time cards, expense reports and project reports.
- The successful applicant will be responsible for leading others in the testing, and commissioning of electrical protection systems for power utilities, renewables, and independent power producers.
- Domestic travel 85% or higher is expected; some international travel opportunities may be available
Required Education/Experience:
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.
- Good interpersonal, written and oral, communication skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations, working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessor or relay software and project environment skills.
- Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experienced in managing electrical drawings.
- Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
- Ability to pass seven (7) year background check
Desired Education/Experience:
- NICET or NETA II/III certification
- 3+ years of experience in the area of SCADA/Automation systems (power utility preferred)
- Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
- Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers.
- Experience with multiple vendors RTUs/communication processors, HMIs, and networking equipment would be preferred.
- Experience with networking, power systems, SCADA communication protocols and control systems are required with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
- Demonstrated experience in SCADA system design, communication design, and construction specifications related to SCADA/Automation systems.
- Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes. Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays.
- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
- Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards.
- Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers.
- Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)
- Technical Software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe and AcSELerator Quickset.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender affirming care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
The pay range for this position is $30-60 per hour; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets
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