ERS-Supervising Engineer - Charleston

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. is looking for a supervisory professional responsible for overseeing service engineers, troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and leading specialized projects in Charleston, SC.

The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, extensive experience, and proficiency in the National Electrical Code. Expect to travel 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME with six years’ experience.
• Strong background in switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class.
• Willing to work flexible hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train field service engineers and technicians.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and inspections on electrical systems.
• Lead projects requiring specialized skills in electrical consultation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Power quality surveys

Supervisory skills

Electrical apparatus testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

NETA 3 Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Computer-controlled test equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for performing supervisory, sales and administrative duties in a small area service center location or a designated scope of a larger service center while performing fieldwork on a regular basis. Technically support a region of service engineers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising turnkey projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
  • Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
  • Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing.
  • 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.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 1+ Senior Field Engineer, Field Engineer, and/or Technician

Medical and 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 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.

Education and Certifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME with six years’ experience; OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent with nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR High school education or equivalent with ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
• NETA 3 Certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Requires special skills in a majority of: Power quality surveys, generation and co-generation start-up, ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying; computer power system transient surveys; vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems; drive systems; complex control systems; medium and high voltage substation start-up; vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500‑kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required.
• A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards and product research, and operation of computer‑controlled test equipment.
• Technical presentations and articles may be required.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Lifting (30–45 lbs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 lbs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

Environmental Demands

• Extreme cold (below 32°F)
• Extreme heat (above 100°F)
• Noise Level (medium/high; may need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork‑lifts, tractors)
• Protective equipment required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Travel Time Required

50% of total work time.

Employment Eligibility

Only individuals legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing this website to apply, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Additionally, a pre‑employment background check and a motor vehicle records check are required.