Field Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT

Vertiv Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an ERS Field Services Engineer for Salt Lake City, UT. You will troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution systems as a lead on projects, with travel across Wasatch Front and beyond.

Applicants should have a strong background in switchgear testing up to 15 kV and experience writing detailed project reports. Ideal candidates hold a BSEE/BSME or an equivalent electrical trade background, with NETA certification and knowledge of NEC/OSHA/NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• NEC and NFPA knowledge

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot relay systems and perform simple relay calibration.
• Operate load recording instrumentation and perform power metering.
• Write detailed project reports promptly.
• Participate in business development and expansion.
• Travel 70% Wasatch Front, 30% travel.
• Coordinate and perform tests up to 15 kV class.

Skills

Switchgear testing

Power systems theory

MS Word templates

Test equipment operation

Written and verbal communication

Flexible hours travel

Education

BSEE or BSME

Electrical tech school or military equivalent

High school + 4 years experience

Tools

NETA exam

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. Perform as “lead” person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires some technical supervision.

Job Description

ERS Field Services Engineer – Salt Lake

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Travel Time Required

• 70% in Wasatch Front, 30% Travel

Education/Experience

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• OR
  • Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience.
  • OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum.
  • OR Similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out of