Assistant Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

Asplundh Electrical Testing is seeking Relay Technicians and Field Engineers to provide technical support in electrical engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting relays and conducting studies in high-voltage substations. Candidates should have a two-year degree or relevant experience, with a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Competitive range of benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of hands-on experience with protective relays.
• NETA certification is strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of protective relay logic and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays.
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies.
• Adhere to safety protocols and standards.

Skills

Protective relay logic

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Education

Two-year degree or 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 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.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Utilities