Field Electrical Engineer

Shermco Industries; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to join our field team. The role focuses on NETA testing, commissioning, and supporting data center environments, with travel across the state in company vehicles.

You will conduct NETA testing and commissioning, troubleshoot electrical issues on site, and provide improvement recommendations. Strong problem-solving skills and clear English communication are essential for customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• FE or EIT certification desirable.
• Must be comfortable safely working near high-voltage transmission lines.
• Must be able to work independently and make good decisions.
• Hands-on field work at industrial and commercial sites; not an office job.
• Strong computer skills and ability to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer jobsites in a company vehicle across the state; some remote locations.
• Review wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to understand project scope.
• Understand customer needs and requirements.
• Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service before work begins.
• Develop a test plan to implement relaying projects using customer prints and documentation.
• Apply settings and perform functional test of microprocessor protective relays and circuits using test equipment.
• Ensure received and installed equipment meets project specifications.
• Develop livening procedures for new equipment into service.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing for carrier and fiber systems.
• Perform primary current injection testing to verify secondary connections.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash and protective device coordination.

Skills

NETA testing

Field engineering

High voltage

Test equipment

Education

ABET-accredited EE program

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Field Electrical Engineer

Location US-TX-Corpus Christi

ID 2026-2410

Category Technician

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

Overview

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That's why we say... if it's in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Shermco US is hiring a Field Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in NETA testing, commissioning, and working in data center environments. As a Field Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting NETA testing, commissioning electrical systems, and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical equipment in data centers. You will work closely with clients to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, as well as provide recommendations for improvements. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Drive to customer jobsites in a company provided vehicle across the state, some of which are in remote locations.
• Review, interpret and understand the wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope.
• Fully understand customer needs and requirements.
• Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning.
• Develop a test plan to implement relaying project using customer provided prints and documentation.
• Apply settings and perform functional test microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment.
• Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications.
• Develop livening procedures for placing new equipment into service.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems.
• Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash and protective device coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems studies; internship in a related industry a plus.
• FE or EIT certification desirable.
• Must be comfortable safely working in the vicinity of high-voltage transmission lines.
• Must be comfortable with and have ability to work independently, accurately and make great decisions.
• Willingness to be hands on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is NOT AN OFFICE JOB).
• Must be smart, a quick learner, adaptive, able to use good judgment, and be dependable/
• Strong computer skills a must.
• Not required, but SCADA knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers.
• Must have a good background check and be and stay Drug-Free.
• Must be able to physically climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have full functionality of arms and hands, stand and walk for long periods of time (with or without reasonable accommodation).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.