Field Engineer — Protective Relaying & Metering

U.S. Electrical Testing; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Modular Mission Critical, the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean, seeks qualified technicians and engineers to install, test and maintain protective relaying and metering systems for critical infrastructure.

Based near Richmond, VA, the role requires interpreting schematics, working with high-voltage equipment up to 500kV, and traveling to sites as needed. Join a team delivering safe, reliable power solutions with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Certification in NETA / NICET preferred or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems in transmission and distribution environments.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and substation drawings to locate faults and guide repairs.
• Operate test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations.
• Coordinate testing and repairs with other departments and customers.
• Perform transformer, circuit breaker, and switchgear testing including timing and injections.
• Assist in emergency call outs and maintain detailed test reports.

Skills

Electrical testing

Protective relaying

Relay testing

High voltage knowledge

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

Modular Mission Critical, the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean, seeks qualified technicians and engineers to install, test and maintain protective relaying and metering systems for critical infrastructure.

Based near Richmond, VA, the role requires interpreting schematics, working with high-voltage equipment up to 500kV, and traveling to sites as needed. Join a team delivering safe, reliable power solutions with competitive hourly pay.