FACTS & HVDC Field Engineer: Commissioning & Maintenance

AEP Service Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Wisconsin is seeking an engineer to support the commissioning, operation, testing, and maintenance of FACTS and HVDC facilities, including STATCOMs, SVCs, SCs and energy storage systems.

You will lead on-site activities for installation and commissioning, read schematics, calibrate FACTS devices, and coordinate maintenance plans while ensuring reliability of the FACTS fleet. A PE license or ABET-accredited degree with related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET.
• Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering technology experience. Must pass PAT (Physical Abilities Test).

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, operation, testing and maintenance of FACTS and HVDC facilities including STATCOMs, SVCs, SCs and energy storage systems.
• Assist in testing and calibration of FACTS controllers and relay equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and vendor docs to support operation of FACTS devices.
• Lead on-site activities for installation and commissioning of new FACTS equipment.
• Coordinate annual maintenance work plans and provide on-site support for maintenance and repair of FACTS equipment.
• Coordinate procurement of replacement parts and manage warranty/service issues with vendors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

American Electric Power in Wisconsin is seeking an engineer to support the commissioning, operation, testing, and maintenance of FACTS and HVDC facilities, including STATCOMs, SVCs, SCs and energy storage systems.

You will lead on-site activities for installation and commissioning, read schematics, calibrate FACTS devices, and coordinate maintenance plans while ensuring reliability of the FACTS fleet. A PE license or ABET-accredited degree with related experience is preferred.