Power Systems Field Engineer – HV Testing & Commissioning

Praetorian Power Protection Llc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC seeks a Field Service Engineer to troubleshoot, test, commission and maintain electrical power systems across diverse facilities in Seattle and beyond. You will work independently or with teams, performing acceptance and maintenance testing on low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, with opportunities for international assignments.

The role requires strong reading of schematics, SCADA and relay systems, plus safe field practices (LOTO) and data recording.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical testing experience preferred.
• NETA Level II/III certification required.
• NICET II/III certification preferred.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Perform start-up services on switchgear and electrical systems up to 500 kV.
• Read and interpret complex power system studies (short circuit, arc flash, protective device coordination, reliability, harmonics, load flow).
• Record test data accurately and reliably.
• Travel throughout the United States; potential international assignments.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

LOTO & safety

Field service operations

Customer relations

Education

NETA Level II/III certification

NICET II/III certification

Tools

Megger

Hi-Pot tester

Power factor tester

High current breaker test sets

TTR

Job description

Praetorian Power Protection LLC seeks a Field Service Engineer to troubleshoot, test, commission and maintain electrical power systems across diverse facilities in Seattle and beyond. You will work independently or with teams, performing acceptance and maintenance testing on low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, with opportunities for international assignments.

The role requires strong reading of schematics, SCADA and relay systems, plus safe field practices (LOTO) and data recording.