Electrical Test Technician-Field

Asplundh Electrical Testing; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Relay Technicians and Field Engineers to enhance their electrical engineering team. This role offers a chance to engage in exciting fieldwork, providing technical support and insights into electrical power systems. You will be instrumental in ensuring safety protocols are adhered to while installing and maintaining protective relaying equipment. With opportunities for regional travel and a focus on professional growth, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to critical projects in high-voltage substations. Join a team that values safety, innovation, and customer service!

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in protective relay installation and maintenance.
• NETA certification is strongly encouraged for applicants.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

protective relay logic

communication skills

customer service

safety protocols

Education

Two-year degree or technical school graduate

6+ years of hands-on experience

Tools

Doble ProTest

Protection Suite

Job 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 6+ 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.

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.