Field Substation Test Technician | 75% Travel | EPC

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled substation tester to join our team. The role involves functional, relay, and SCADA testing in utility-level substations, equipment acceptance testing, and on-site inspections.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of substation testing experience, familiarity with NFPA/IEEE/NETA codes, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 75% and lifting heavy equipment required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience testing substation equipment.
• Familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, NETA standards.
• Ability to understand testing for equipment types noted above.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations.
• Equipment acceptance testing.
• Relay and protection scheme testing.
• SCADA system testing.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues; communicate with team.
• Equipment inspections at vendors facilities.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Push issues to resolution.
• Self-motivated with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter.
• Perform switching and grounding in energized substations.

Skills

Substation testing

Field testing experience

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SEL

Doble

RTS

Adobe

TapTalk

Job description

CoVolt Power in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled substation tester to join our team. The role involves functional, relay, and SCADA testing in utility-level substations, equipment acceptance testing, and on-site inspections.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of substation testing experience, familiarity with NFPA/IEEE/NETA codes, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 75% and lifting heavy equipment required.