Electrical Testing Lead - 15 kV Systems & Field Travel

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Kansas City, MO seeks a Graduate Engineer to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution equipment. You will lead project tasks and supervise others as needed, with travel up to 50% including international assignments.

Candidates should have strong NEC/OSHA/NFPA knowledge, experience with 15 kV switchgear testing, relay calibration, and competent reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to develop scopes and pricing.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same work experience.
• High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same or similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Skills

Switchgear testing

Electrical codes NEC/OSHA/NFPA

Communication skills

MS Word / computer skills

Travel willingness

Education

BSEE or BSME

Electrical technical school or military equivalent

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

Test equipment

Relay calibration tools

Power metering instruments

Job description

Vertiv in Kansas City, MO seeks a Graduate Engineer to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution equipment. You will lead project tasks and supervise others as needed, with travel up to 50% including international assignments.

Candidates should have strong NEC/OSHA/NFPA knowledge, experience with 15 kV switchgear testing, relay calibration, and competent reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to develop scopes and pricing.