Field Substation Testing & Commissioning Technician
Advanced Electric Systems
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Job summary
Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking experienced Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Salt Lake City, UT area. The role involves field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment across high‑voltage substations with nationwide travel.
You will interpret schematics, relay logic, and protection schemes, and provide leadership on outages and capital upgrades.
Qualifications
- 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience.
- Class A CDL or willing to obtain one.
- Experience with substation equipment testing.
- Familiarity with protective relay testing.
- Experience with Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Willingness to travel for project assignments.
Responsibilities
- Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
- Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
- Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects
- Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
- Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
- Document and report test results per project specifications
- Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams
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Job description
Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking experienced Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Salt Lake City, UT area. The role involves field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment across high‑voltage substations with nationwide travel.
You will interpret schematics, relay logic, and protection schemes, and provide leadership on outages and capital upgrades.
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