Assistant Field Service Engineer

Asplundh Electrical Testing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Field Service Engineer to join their team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in electrical engineering, providing technical support during fieldwork and preparing reports for clients. You'll gain hands-on experience in installing and troubleshooting protective relays, ensuring safety protocols are followed. With a focus on professional development, you'll have access to comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you're passionate about electrical systems and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of protective relay logic and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays during fieldwork.
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies.

Skills

Protective relay logic

Communication skills

Customer service

Technical documentation

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical school graduate

Tools

Doble ProTest

Protection Suite

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Description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to advance your career in electrical engineering? Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) is seeking highly skilled and motivated Relay Technicians, Sr. Relay Technicians, and Field Engineers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support during fieldwork, as well as preparing internal and client reports.

Regional and Travel opportunities open.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays with technical capabilities
• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks
• Remain up-to-date with all safety and technical training; attend company sponsored safety training when required
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short circuit analysis
• Provide technical insight concerning substation systems and electrical power systems
• Adhere to all company, industry, and client safety protocols and standards ensuring our “Safety First” priority
• Install, troubleshoot, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment
• Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor-based protective relays for high-voltage substations
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups, and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning of substations
• Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with a proven commitment to safety and customer service
• NETA certification is strongly encouraged

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 0-3 years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in high-voltage substations
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment
• Two-year degree or technical school graduate; or relevant field experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Utilities