ERS-Field Engineer C-Charlotte

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Graduate Engineer to perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, troubleshoot relays, calibrate equipment, and conduct switchgear tests up to 15 kV.

You will generate detailed reports and support project billing, with frequent travel. Candidates should have a BSEE/BSME (or equivalent) and NEC/OSHA/NFPA knowledge; experience with test equipment and the ability to write professional proposals.

Formación

• Graduate Engineer with BSEE/BSME or equivalent
• Exposure to NEC, OSHA, NFPA standards
• Experience with testing of switchgear to 15 kV class
• Ability to write detailed project reports and assist with billing
• Willing to travel up to several weeks domestically and internationally

Responsabilidades

• 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 for equipment labeling projects per standards and company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Prepare written job proposals including estimates of man-hours and expenses, scope, pricing, and provide advice.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Testing

Relay calibration

Power systems knowledge

Report writing

Educación

BSEE/BSME or Electrical Tech School

National Electrical Code knowledge

NETA exam

Herramientas

Word processing

Test equipment (computer-controlled)

Descripción del empleo

• 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.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Travel Time Required

• 50%,

Education/Experience

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable
• Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar
• work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same
• or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.