Assistant Field Service Engineer

Asplundh Electrical Testing; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Relay Technicians and Field Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to advance your career in electrical engineering while providing essential technical support during fieldwork. You will be responsible for installing and troubleshooting relays, conducting arc flash studies, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. With opportunities for regional travel, this position not only promises professional growth but also a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of projects. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and committed to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Competitive salary

Safety training programs

Qualifications

• Strong skills in protective relay logic and documentation of test plans.
• 0-3 years experience in testing and repairing protective relays.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays with technical capabilities.
• Collect field data and perform arc flash and coordination studies.

Skills

Protective Relay Logic

Technical Communication

Customer Service

Education

Two-year degree or technical school graduate

0-3 years of hands-on experience

Tools

Doble ProTest

Protection Suite

Job description

Location: Poughkeepsie New York, United States

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 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 relative 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.