Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Disabled Job Seekers; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in California is seeking a lead electrical test engineer to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution systems with client-facing responsibilities. The role requires supervising project activities and preparing detailed reports, including scope and pricing estimates.

Responsibilities include testing and maintenance of switchgear through 15 kV, coordinating simple power studies, and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience.
• High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and accurately process job billing.
• 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.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project supervision

Client communication

Report writing

MS Word

Education

BSEE or BSME

Electrical Tech School or Military equivalent

High school diploma + experience

Tools

Test equipment control

Power metering

Job description

Vertiv in California is seeking a lead electrical test engineer to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution systems with client-facing responsibilities. The role requires supervising project activities and preparing detailed reports, including scope and pricing estimates.

Responsibilities include testing and maintenance of switchgear through 15 kV, coordinating simple power studies, and contributing to business development.