High Voltage Engineer

The A.C.Coy Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The A.C.Coy Company in Pittsburgh is looking for multiple High Voltage Engineers for full-time, hybrid roles. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in design, manufacturing, or application engineering with high voltage circuit breakers. Responsibilities include reviewing drawing packages, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical support. The role involves up to 10% travel. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be familiar with ANSI/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in design, manufacturing, testing, field service or application engineering.
• Experience working with high voltage circuit breakers, covering a range from 69kV to 800kV.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards and SF6 handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Review HVCB drawing packages to ensure technical standards are met.
• Work with clients to confirm understanding of equipment design.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards.
• Analyze factory test reports and field test results.
• Provide remote technical support for energized equipment.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with High Voltage Circuit Breakers

Expertise in transmission utility practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Work Authorization: No sponsorship or 3rd parties

The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate need for multiple High Voltage Engineers for full time roles. This role will require up to 10% travel and prior experience with high voltage circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

• Review and HVCB drawing packages to ensure technical requirementsand standards are met
• Work with Sales Manager and clients to ensure understanding of equipment design packages
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/IEEEC37 standards, utility specifications, seismic requirements, TRV, and transmission system application considerations
• Review and analyze factory test reports
• Participate in the analysis of Root Cause failures and Lessons Learned Reports
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on transmission utility approvalprocesses and compliance matters
• Review and analyze field test results
• Review documentation including timing tests, contact resistance, CT verification, wiring verification, and functional checks
• Provide remote field support for technical issues before and after energization
• Support technical presentations and project discussions with utilities, EPCs. consultants, and end users

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Required Experience:

• 2+ years experience in design, manufacturing, testing, field service or applicationengineering
• Strong computer skills
• Experience working with High Voltage Circuit breakers - 69kV - 800kV transmission range
• Expertise of the working so of high-voltage substation equipment and transmission utility practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers, cross-functional engineering teams, and factories to interpret technically complex projects

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with high-voltage dead tank circuit breakers, switchgear or substation equipment
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards
• Knowledge of SF6 handling practices