Field Electrical Engineer: Travel & Troubleshooting

Vertiv; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a team member to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus on project-based assignments. The role requires technical supervision and involves extensive travel across North America.

You will contribute to testing, reporting, and equipment labeling in accordance with industry standards. The position emphasizes hands-on testing of power distribution systems and coordination with project managers, with potential downtime and home-base rotations depending on project

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience, or graduate of Electrical Tech School or Military equivalent with 3 years minimum experience, or high school with 4 years minimum experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA/NFPA standards.
• Passed NETA II exam or NICET preferred.
• Strong background with switchgear testing to 35 kV class.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and peers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting and relay calibration; use of load recording instrumentation; testing through 35 kV class switchgear.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write detailed reports at day/project end using a computer.
• May perform complex analyses for equipment-labeling projects per standards and company procedures.

Skills

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Integrity and Trust

Listening

Problem Solving

Standing Alone

Education

BSEE/BSME

Electrical Tech School or Military equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a team member to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus on project-based assignments. The role requires technical supervision and involves extensive travel across North America.

You will contribute to testing, reporting, and equipment labeling in accordance with industry standards. The position emphasizes hands-on testing of power distribution systems and coordination with project managers, with potential downtime and home-base rotations depending on project