Field Engineer – Protective Relaying & Metering Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems for transmission and distribution operations.

You will read schematics, perform diagnostics, and coordinate repairs across industrial sites, including substations and data centers. Travel up to 75% may be required; expect rigorous safety standards and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical experience with related field
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–75% of the time
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and documentation procedures

Responsibilities

• Install, test and maintain protective relays and metering systems
• Analyze test results and interpret electrical diagrams
• Coordinate testing and repairs with other departments
• Maintain safety and follow industry standards during testing
• Support emergency callouts and on-call activities

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Power DB

Smartsheet

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems for transmission and distribution operations.

You will read schematics, perform diagnostics, and coordinate repairs across industrial sites, including substations and data centers. Travel up to 75% may be required; expect rigorous safety standards and detailed documentation.