Field Power Engineer

Elliot Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, 401K match

Employee ownership program

Paid vacation

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor in Houston is seeking a Field Engineer to support electrical equipment testing and commissioning for commercial and utility clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of field testing experience. Responsibilities include conducting arc flash studies and commissioning switchgear and relays. The position offers competitive salary, medical, dental, 401K match, and employee ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical field testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of ANSI/IEEE, NEC, NFPA70E, NETA standards.
• Skilled in relay testing, power factor testing, insulation resistance, and breaker timing.
• Skilled in relay testing, power factor testing, insulation resistance, and breaker timing.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and maintenance per NETA standards.
• Conduct arc flash studies, data collection, and label installation.
• Commission LV/MV switchgear, relays, transformers, breakers, SCADA systems.
• Provide technical support and customer communication.

Skills

Electrical testing

Communication

Problem-solving

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay testing

Power factor testing

Insulation resistance

Breaker timing

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Join Elliot Engineering, a nationally recognized firm specializing in electrical power systems from 480V to 345kV. We’re seeking a Field Engineer to support testing, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical equipment for commercial and utility clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and maintenance per NETA standards
• Conduct arc flash studies, data collection, and label installation
• Commission LV/MV switchgear, relays, transformers, breakers, SCADA systems
• Provide technical support and customer communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in electrical field testing and commissioning
• Knowledge of ANSI/IEEE, NEC, NFPA70E, NETA standards
• Skilled in relay testing, power factor testing, insulation resistance, and breaker timing
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + medical, dental, 401K match, PTO
• Employee-owned company with stock program
• Work on high-voltage systems and cutting-edge projects

Apply today: Send your resume to [e-mail]

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid VacationUniforms and PPE provided

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